BREAKING: Time Magazine’s Person Of The Year Is Revealed

TIME Magazine’s Person of the Year, an annual tradition since 1927, has long been a reflection of influence—for better or worse—and in 2024, the choice carries particular weight. Against the backdrop of a consequential U.S. presidential election, geopolitical turmoil, and societal shifts, the publication’s choice will mark the culmination of a year defined by political comebacks, personal perseverance, and global reckonings.

According to multiple reports, President-elect Donald Trump is expected to be revealed as TIME Magazine’s Person of the Year, a selection that would place him alongside the most prominent individuals in history.

To celebrate the unveiling, the president-elect will ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday morning, according to three individuals familiar with the plans who spoke to Politico. Those sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity as they were not authorized to discuss the matter publicly, confirmed the recognition as Trump prepares for his return to the White House.

NOVI, MICHIGAN – OCTOBER 26: Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to speak during a campaign rally at Suburban Collection Showplace on October 26, 2024 in Novi,

Trump, who previously earned the honor in 2016 following his first presidential victory, will join an exclusive club of U.S. leaders who have appeared on TIME’s cover as Person of the Year. Among them are Franklin D. Roosevelt, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and most recently, President Joe Biden. This year, Trump’s political resurgence made history as he became only the second president ever elected to non-consecutive terms, a feat previously achieved by Grover Cleveland in the late 19th century.

His return to the forefront of American politics was marked by an election that defied polling and punditry. Riding a wave of dissatisfaction with the Biden administration’s handling of the economy, immigration, and foreign policy, Trump recaptured key battleground states that had eluded him four years prior. His victory solidified not only his dominance within the Republican Party but also his enduring appeal among working-class voters and independents seeking a return to what his supporters call “America First” policies.

TIME’s Person of the Year has always been about influence—whether that influence is seen as positive or negative. Figures like Adolf Hitler and Joseph Stalin have appeared on the cover, as have cultural icons like Martin Luther King Jr. and figures of innovation such as Elon Musk.

MOON TOWNSHIP, PENNSYLVANIA – AUGUST 18: Democratic presidential candidate, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to reporters outside of Primanti Bros. Restaurant on August 18, 2024.

This year’s shortlist, revealed earlier in the week, included Vice President Kamala Harris, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Each of these figures represented significant global developments—Harris for her failed but hard-fought campaign to maintain Democratic control of the White House, Netanyahu for his leadership during a year of conflict in Israel, and Navalnaya for becoming a symbol of resistance against authoritarianism in Russia.

WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 24: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to reporters alongside Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) at the U.S. Capitol Building on July 24, 2024 in Washington,

Also in the running was Princess Kate Middleton, whose battle with cancer brought public focus to questions of privacy and resilience among public figures, and tech mogul Elon Musk, whose influence in technology and politics—including his public support for Trump—kept him at the center of headlines. Yet, as reports now suggest, it is Trump who will grace TIME’s cover, underscoring his role as a political juggernaut who has reshaped the United States’ direction for nearly a decade.

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