- Trump and Clinton competed in the 2016 presidential election, and Clinton now advocates for eliminating the Electoral College.
- Donald Trump won the presidency by capturing the Electoral College, with James Comey assisting the run.
Electoral College results gave Donald Trump the presidency, following system flaws that led to Al Gore losing the election.
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Updated Jul 2
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What happened
Electoral College results gave Donald Trump the presidency, following system flaws that led to Al Gore losing the election.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Al Gore
Vice President of the United States from 1993 to 2001 (born 1948)
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Electoral College
prince-electors of the Holy Roman Empire