Time person of the year 2024: Donald Trump wins recognition for the second time ‘historic comeback’

Time person of the year 2024: Donald Trump  has been named Person of the Year by Time's for the second time, recognizing his significant political impact and historic comeback following his election victory over Kamala Harris on November 5.

The magazine said in a statement, "For marshaling a comeback of historic proportions, for driving a once-in-a-generation political realignment, for reshaping the American presidency and altering America's role in the world, Donald Trump is Time's 2024 - Person of the Year."

Trump, who beat Vice President Kamala Harris in the November 5 election, adorns the title's cover this week sporting his distinctive red tie and striking a pensive pose.

‘For better or for worse, Trump had most influence on the news in 2024’

Sam Jacobs, Time's editor in chief, announced on NBC's “Today” show said Trump was someone who “for better or for worse, had the most influence on the news in 2024.”

“This is someone who made an historic comeback, who reshaped the American presidency and who’s reordering American politics," Jacobs said. "It’s hard to argue with the fact that the person who’s moving into the Oval Office is the most influential person in news."

He added that “there’s always a hot debate” at the magazine over the honor, "although I have to admit that this year was an easier decision than years past.”

Meanwhile, in an interview with the magazine published Thursday, Trump said, “I called it ‘72 Days of Fury’. We hit the nerve of the country. The country was angry.”

On Thursday, Trump is expected to be on Wall Street to mark the ceremonial start of the day’s trading by ringing the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange

Trump was also Time's Person of the Year in 2016, when he was first elected to the White House. He was listed as a finalist for this year’s award alongside notables including Vice President Kamala Harris, X owner Elon Musk, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Kate, the Princess of Wales.

(With inputs from agencies)