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2016 election

The 2016 U.S. presidential election featured Donald Trump, the Republican candidate, and Hillary Clinton, the Democratic candidate. Trump, a businessman and TV personality, ran on a platform of nationalism, immigration reform, and economic change. Clinton, the former Secretary of State, focused on issues like women's rights and health care. The election was marked by significant polarization, controversies over emails, and allegations of foreign interference. Despite losing the popular vote, Trump secured victory through the Electoral College, highlighting disparities between urban and rural voter preferences and sparking ongoing debates about election integrity and democracy in America.