President-elect Donald Trump has been named Time magazine’s “Person of the Year” for the second time, as he prepares to return to the White House. The decision was made by Time magazine editor-in-chief Sam Jacobs, who noted that Trump had a significant impact on shaping the world and the headlines over the past year.
Trump was chosen from a shortlist that included Vice President Kamala Harris, tech mogul Elon Musk, Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This honor comes after Trump was previously named “Person of the Year” in 2016 following his upset election victory.
Despite his past criticism of the magazine, Trump has acknowledged its importance, calling it a “very important magazine” in 2016. Time magazine has a history of naming influential newsmakers as “Person of the Year,” including world leaders such as Adolph Hitler, Josef Stalin, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and Winston Churchill.
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The recognition of Donald Trump as “Person of the Year” highlights the ongoing impact he has had on global events and headlines. Time magazine’s decision reflects the significant role Trump continues to play in shaping the world, as he prepares for his second term in office.