Donald Trump has flipped Pennsylvania, bringing him a crucial step closer to victory in the 2024 presidential race.

With the Keystone State’s 19 electoral votes now projected in Trump’s column, his total has surged, putting him within striking distance of the 270 electoral votes needed to reclaim the White House.

Pennsylvania, long regarded as a battleground, was one of the night’s most fiercely contested states. Both campaigns poured resources into the state, with Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris making multiple trips in a final push to sway voters. But it was Trump’s appeal to rural and suburban voters that appears to have carried the day, overcoming Harris’s support in urban strongholds like Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.

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The victory in Pennsylvania is a significant win for Trump, as the state has often played a decisive role in past elections. As the vote count continues in other key states like Michigan, Wisconsin, and Arizona, the pressure is mounting on Harris to secure every remaining vote. For many Trump supporters, the development is reminiscent of 2016, when unexpected wins in states like Pennsylvania led to his historic upset. For Democrats, Pennsylvania’s loss signals a daunting challenge as they try to regain ground in other crucial states.

With just a few more states to declare, Trump is now tantalizingly close to sealing a comeback that could redefine the political landscape for years to come.