Donald Trump Recognized As TIME Magazine's "Person of the Year"

TIME Magazine has honored Donald Trump as its "Person of the Year," recognizing the U.S. president-elect for his monumental impact on global politics. The magazine stated that no individual has done more to shift the course of history and politics than Trump, who emerged victorious in the November 2024 presidential election.

In its Thursday announcement, TIME described Trump as being in the "apotheosis" of his political career. The magazine noted that Trump, on the verge of beginning his second presidency, has profoundly influenced American society, regardless of whether one supports or opposes him. TIME emphasized that we are all living in "the Age of Trump," a period marked by significant political changes.

The magazine credited Trump for engineering a historic political comeback, leading a realignment that has reshaped the American presidency and redefined the country’s role on the world stage. His rhetoric, which often targeted migrants, Democrats, and various political adversaries, played a pivotal role in securing his electoral victory.

Trump, who will officially take office on January 20, has pledged to carry out the most extensive deportation operation in U.S. history, a promise that has generated backlash from human rights advocates. He has also warned Mexico and Canada of potential tariffs if they fail to address irregular migration and illegal drug trafficking.

In an exclusive interview with TIME, Trump reiterated his willingness to deploy the U.S. military to remove migrants, emphasizing that he would not shy away from taking extreme measures if necessary. "I will go up to the maximum level of what the law allows," he said.

Trump also addressed questions about his controversial immigration policies, including the separation of migrant families. While he did not confirm plans to reinstate the practice, he suggested that sending entire families back to their home countries could negate the need for such measures.

Trump’s "America First" foreign policy has also come under scrutiny, particularly his promise to end the war in Ukraine on his first day in office and to take a tougher stance on China and Iran.