Trump expected to be named Time’s Person of the Year, Internet says 'first time they got it right'

Donald Trump is expected to be named Time magazine's Person of the Year, with the announcement to be marked by his ringing of the opening bell at the NYSE
UPDATED DEC 12, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump will reportedly be named Time magazine's Person of the Year (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
President-elect Donald Trump will reportedly be named Time magazine's Person of the Year (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC: Donald Trump is anticipated to be Time magazine’s Person of the Year. To commemorate the announcement, the president-elect will ring the opening at the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday morning, December 12, Politico reported citing three anonymous sources.

Last year, pop sensation Taylor Swift was honored as Time’s "Person of the Year". To mark the occasion, Time CEO Jessica Sibley rang the opening bell of the York Stock Exchange in celebration of the cover reveal.

Donald Trump joins prestigious group of presidents as Time's 'Person of the Year' finalist

Donald Trump was named Time Person of the Year in 2016 following his victory in the presidential election. He now joins a prestigious group of presidents who received this recognition including President Joe Biden. In total, 14 US presidents have earned this honor.

A shortlist for Time Magazine's Person of the Year was revealed on Monday, December 9, on NBC’s 'The Today' Show. The list includes Trump, Vice President Kamala Harris, Kate Middleton, Elon Musk, and Benjamin Netanyahu.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media after his trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments at Manhattan Criminal Court on May 20, 2024 in New York City. Trump faces 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in the first of his criminal cases to go to trial. (Photo by Mark Peterson - Pool/Getty Images)
Former US President Donald Trump speaks to the media after his trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments at Manhattan Criminal Court on May 20, 2024, in New York City (Mark Peterson - Pool/Getty Images)

In addition, Time has announced several recipients for its annual awards. NBA star Caitlin Clark has been named Athlete of the Year while Elton John received the Icon the Year award. Lisa Su the CEO of Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), was recognized CEO of the Year.

A spokesperson for Time informed Politico that the magazine "does not comment on its annual choice for Person of the Year prior to publication. This year’s choice will be announced tomorrow morning, December 12, on Time.com."

SCRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 09: Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump takes the stage during a campaign rally at Riverfront Sports on October 09, 2024 in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Trump is holding campaign events in the battleground state of Pennsylvania, a key swing state that holds 19 electoral votes the fifth highest in the nation and number one among the battleground states. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump takes the stage during a campaign rally at Riverfront Sports on October 09, 2024 in Scranton, Pennsylvania (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)

The Time Person of the Year award is bestowed upon an individual who has profoundly influenced the events of the year. Previous recipients have encompassed a diverse array of fields, including notable figures such as Winston Churchill, Queen Elizabeth II, Vladimir Putin, and Joseph Stalin.

Internet expresses overwhelming support for Donald Trump as Time’s Person of the Year

The internet has erupted with overwhelming support for Donald Trump as Time's Person of the Year, with many users praising his achievements and leadership.

A netizen said, "Sure does. He also deserved the Nobel Peace Prize Obama received."



 

Another added, "Thank God! He is the ONLY person who deserves it. He blows every other person on earth out of the water in this department for this year! God Bless you, President Trump. You are the man of the centuries. One of a kind - the best kind!"



 

One commentator remarked, "I hope this is true. He's going to be person of the year for the next 4 years in my book!"



 

"That’s wonderful news! He does indeed deserve it! TIME must be having an epiphany about reality. Thank goodness! All for the better. Congratulations to your wonderful dad and your family! A very proud moment!" a supporter wrote on Barron Trump's fan page.



 

A person wrote, "If President Trump is Time Magazine’s MAN of the year, it’s the first time they’ve gotten it right in many years"



 

Someone else chimed in, "The only person it should be."



 

A comment read, "Finally, some sanity at Time Magazine for recognizing Donald Trump’s true greatness."



 

This article contains remarks made on the Internet by individual people and organizations. MEAWW cannot confirm them independently and does not support claims or opinions being made online.

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