Together we made it to the end of another year, which, in Trump administration time, has felt more like an eternity — with a few extra hours to boot. Before we submit ourselves to three more years in the politics-obsessed reality television show that is modern-day America, let’s look back at the winners and losers of 2025, remembering who succeeded and who has seen better years.

Winners

Charlie Kirk’s legacy

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