US election 2024: Trump elected 47th President, Harris camp somber

English , International - بین الاقوامی , Snippets , / Wednesday, November 6th, 2024

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Donald Trump has been elected the 47th president of the United States, reaching the 270 electoral vote threshold after a decisive win in Wisconsin, multiple sources confirm. This historic return follows his refusal to concede four years ago, which culminated in a Capitol insurrection, felony conviction, and two assassination attempts. Trump’s supporters celebrated fervently in Florida, eagerly awaiting his victory speech, while the mood grew grim at Kamala Harris’s watch party in Washington, D.C., where her supporters quietly dispersed.

Trump’s win included major victories in swing states such as Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Georgia, and North Carolina. At his Palm Beach victory address, Trump promised to foster a “strong and prosperous America,” underscoring plans to reshape the nation’s future. The election remains close in Michigan, with Harris narrowing the gap, especially in Wayne County.

Meanwhile, in Michigan’s House race, Republican Tom Barrett won a key seat, signaling a shifting political landscape in the state. Global leaders swiftly offered congratulations, with Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz Sharif, India’s PM Narendra Modi, and Turkey’s President Erdogan expressing hopes for strengthened ties. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu highlighted their support for Trump’s approach, while Russia’s Dmitry Medvedev raised concerns about U.S. aid shifts.

In his speech, Trump acknowledged national divides, urging Americans to “put past divisions behind” and focus on rebuilding. Trump further praised Elon Musk, calling him a “new star” of the Republican Party, highlighting Musk’s rising influence in GOP circles.