The year 2024 will be remembered as one of profound transformation, marked by seismic political shifts, groundbreaking technological innovation, and powerful stories of leadership and resilience. Against this backdrop, certain individuals emerged as key figures, captivating the world and steering its course.

These newsmakers, whose challenges and triumphs were closely watched this year, were chosen in a survey of 6,367 Epoch Times readers as the most significant of 2024.
US Newsmaker of the Year: Donald Trump
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President-elect Donald Trump’s resounding victory as The Epoch Times’ U.S. Newsmaker of the Year—garnering 96.9 percent of first-choice votes—reflects the significance of his political comeback in