Donald Trump
In a historic victory, 78-year-old Donald Trump reclaimed the White House on Wednesday by securing more than the 270 Electoral College votes required to win the presidency.
The Republican presidential candidate’s return to the Oval Office marks a stunning political comeback after the 2020 election, which he had previously lost to Joe Biden.
During his victory speech, Trump expressed his heartfelt gratitude to his family, including his wife, Melania Trump. He referred to Melania as the “First Lady” and thanked her for her unwavering support throughout his challenging and often bitter presidential campaign.
Praising her role in his journey, Trump highlighted the success of her recently published book, describing it as the “number one best seller in the country.”
He went on to commend her efforts, saying, “She’s done a great job,” while acknowledging her hard work in supporting various causes and helping people.
Trump also took a moment to acknowledge his “amazing children,” who stood beside him on stage as he addressed a jubilant crowd of supporters at the Palm Beach County Convention Center.
Flanked by his vice-presidential running mate, Senator JD Vance, Republican leaders, and members of his family, Trump expressed his gratitude to each of his children by name.
“America has given us an unprecedented and powerful mandate,” Trump declared to the roaring audience, reflecting on the strength of his campaign and the broad support he received across the country. He improved upon his 2020 performance, showing resilience not just in rural areas but also in urban centers.
Although some media outlets had yet to officially call the race, Trump’s path to victory seemed clear after he secured key battleground states, including Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Georgia, and maintained leads in several other states, according to Edison Research.
Meanwhile, Kamala Harris, the Democratic candidate, did not address her supporters who had gathered at Howard University, her alma mater.
Instead, her campaign co-chair, Cedric Richmond, briefly spoke to the crowd after midnight, announcing that Harris would make a public statement on Wednesday.
As Republicans celebrated Trump’s win, they also achieved a majority in the U.S. Senate by flipping Democratic seats in West Virginia and Ohio.
The battle for control of the House of Representatives remained too close to call, with Republicans holding a narrow majority heading into the election.
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