The Scale of Donald Trump’s Victory Was the Real Shock
Donald Trump during an election night event in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Nov. 6.
Photographer: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
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In the end, the surprise was just how resounding a win it was for Donald Trump, who staged one of the most remarkable political comebacks in American history.