Donald Trump announced next President of the United States by Associated Press

Now that the provisional results of the US election have been released, Donald Trump has already claimed victory over Kamala Harris, Joe Biden's successor. The Associated Press has confirmed the results, with Trump winning 277 electoral college votes to Harris' 244 so far. Counting is still ongoing as the finally tally in states like Nevada and Arizona have not been announced, however Trump has won the 270 he needed to win back the presidency.

On November 6, 2024, Donald Trump already delivered a victorious speech to his supporters, calling it a political victory 'like never seen before'. A speech during which he also thanked his wife, Melania Trump.

I also wanted to thank Melania, the First Lady, my beautiful wife.

Donald Trump claims victory

Even before his election was officially announced by AP News, several heads of state already congratulated the 47th President of the United States. Like Emmanuel Macron, who reacted by posting a laudatory message on his X account.

Congratulations President Donald Trump. Ready to work together as we have for the past four years. With your convictions and mine. With respect and ambition. For greater peace and prosperity.

In a message also posted on X, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hailed Donald Trump for his 'impressive electoral victory'. As for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, he congratulated 'the greatest comeback in history' coupled with an 'enormous victory'.

Donald Trump's re-election: A rare historical event

In the weeks leading up to the elections, the polls revealed that the race between the two candidates would be tight and it has been marked by strong polarisation in the United States. With Donald Trumps win, it is the first time an ex-president has come to power for the second non-consecutive time.

Donald Trump's campaign focused on scathing criticism of the policies of the Biden-Harris administration, and it has certainly borne fruit—particularly in key states like Pennsylvania and Georgia. States Kamala Harris fought hard to gather votes.

We have yet to hear from the Vice President about her defeat.

This article has been translated from Oh!MyMag FR.

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