2024 will be remembered as an unprecedented year in history. From global conflicts to domestic turning points, Empire Posts looks back on the year and its most notable events.
JANUARY – January was the first month in 2024 in which the Israeli-Palestinian conflict can be mentioned. Having started in late 2023, this conflict is still ongoing in December 2024, driven by an unprecedented attack on Israel by Hamas that served as the motive for the war’s commencement.
FEBRUARY – Special Counsel Robert Hurr recommended no charges be brought forth in the classified documents investigation of President Joe Biden, citing the president’s “poor memory,” which could elicit sympathy from the jury. However, this ordeal—especially the way it concluded—raised questions about the President’s mental acuity, which would be questioned again later in the year.
MARCH – Donald Trump officially won the Republican nomination for president in March, this marked the first time a person so heavily persecuted by the jutice system rose this high.
APRIL – The Supreme Court reviewed Donald Trump’s immunity case. Empire Posts dedicated the month to analyzing the case, which concluded with a 6-3 vote to reject Trump’s broad claim of immunity, meaning the charges related to his attempts to overturn the 2020 election results would not be dismissed.
MAY- May marked the beginning of three consecutive historic months, starting with Donald Trump being convicted of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records.
JUNE – June became a turning point in the 2024 Presidential Election. Former President Trump and President Biden faced off in a debate as presumptive nominees of their respective parties, but Biden’s incredibly poor performance began to cast doubt on his standing as the party’s nominee for a second term.
JULY – Two historic events occurred this month, both influencing the upcoming election. The first was an assassination attempt on Former President Donald Trump, which came within inches of taking his life. The photo capturing the event became iconic. The second event vindicated those doubting President Biden’s ability to govern for another term, as July also brought the news that he would be dropping out.
AUGUST- August saw Kamala Harris rise to the Democratic nomination, as was widely speculated, given her status as the heir apparent to the party’s mantle for four years.
SEPTEMBER- Vice President Harris and Former President Trump faced off in the first and only presidential debate. While the debate’s conclusions were viewed either as a draw or more favorable to Harris, it marked a turning point where Harris emerged as the favorite to win the presidency according to opinion polls.
OCTOBER – October was a relatively quiet month in terms of news both domestically and abroad, aside from some minor leaks by “sources” with information that threatened to sink the former president’s chances, which were never fully revealed. However, the month did bring a resurgence for the Trump campaign, as JD Vance was widely agreed to have won the first and only Vice Presidential debate against Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. While mostly insignificant in the big picture, this provided the Trump campaign with its first piece of good news in months.
NOVEMBER – Few stories in November can compete with the biggest one of the year: Donald Trump won comfortably, capturing both the popular vote and the electoral college to secure his second non-consecutive term as president.
DECEMBER – Two headlines dominated December 2024. The first, occurring early in the month, was the killing of Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, which provoked a shocking reaction of support for his killer, Luigi Mangione. This at least suggests something significant about public opinion on healthcare, as some were willing to go as far as condoning murder. The second story, marking the closest news to the new year, signifies the end of two eras: the conclusion of 2024 and the end of the “old Democrats” with the passing of Jimmy Carter on December 29, 2024. This marks the closure of an era characterized by Democrats who seemed compassionate towards the working class, less morally and politically corrupt, as well as the passing of a man whose post-presidency was defined by honor, respect, and charity.
This year has certainly been one to remember, and everyone at Empire Posts wishes you a happy new year!
