Donald Trump had a big victory in the election earlier this month and won the Electoral College and the "popular vote" that has made things awkward for the "ban the EC" crowd for the next four years.&nbsp;

The next play from Dems is to insist that Trump did not win in a landslide and doesn't have a "mandate" either. The Left knows that, as usual, they can count on help with that narrative from the media. Incoming White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt found two such examples from Politico and the New York Times:&nbsp;

The next thing you know the Dems will be trying to explain why Trump didn't actually win the election.

But the next time anybody screeches about Trump not having a "mandate," let them know that there's precedent thanks to Newsweek Magazine over 30 years ago:&nbsp;

So Trump does have a "mandate." Thanks to Newsweek for clearing up what that threshold is for us.

If Bill Clinton had a "mandate for change" after that then Trump's mandate is a whole lot more massive.

 {ai:summary}<p>Donald Trump secured a significant victory in the recent election, winning both the Electoral College and the popular vote, which complicates the narrative for those advocating to abolish the Electoral College. Critics, particularly from the Democratic side, are expected to downplay Trump's win and question his mandate.</p><p>Supporters argue that Trump's victory, including wins in every swing state and a near 50% popular vote, establishes a strong mandate, contrasting it with Bill Clinton's 43% threshold for a mandate over 30 years ago. They assert that the media will attempt to delegitimize Trump's win, but historical precedents support his claim to a mandate. #politics</p>

Dems & Media Get Reminders About the Precedent for Calling Trump's Election Win a 'Mandate'

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