Election 2024: The Obligatory Explanation Column

Donald Trump won the election by getting, and because he got, 312 electoral votes, which is more than the 270 required to win a presidential election.----Kamala Harris lost the election by getting, and because she got, 226 electoral votes, which is less than the 270 required to win a presidential election.----Yes, it really is that simple.----Yes, it really is that concise.