Donald Trump declared victory in the U.S. presidential election, edging out Vice President Kamala Harris in his bid for a historic comeback. Speaking to an enthusiastic crowd in Florida, Trump promised his supporters that this win would usher in “a new golden age for America.”
Projections show Trump just one state away from securing the needed 270 electoral college votes. His path back to the White House looks promising. If confirmed, he would be the first president to return in over 130 years to reclaim the office. Trump’s supporters at his West Palm Beach gathering cheered as he vowed to lead the new golden age of America. They celebrated his victory as a step toward making America great again.
Alongside Trump was billionaire Elon Musk, who backed Trump’s campaign and celebrated the results as they arrived. Current projections show Trump performing well in key battlegrounds like Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Georgia, with Michigan and Wisconsin leaning in his favor. He also holds a significant lead in Nevada, while Arizona remains too close to call.
Meanwhile, Hariss, who campaigned heavily for abortion rights and aimed to become the first female U.S. president, saw mixed results. Exit polls show her securing 54% of female voters, down from the 57% Joe Biden garnered in 2020. Support from Black and Latino voters also appears slightly lower than Biden’s performance four years ago.
Harris had planned an election night appearance at her alma mater, Howard University, in Washington, D.C. However, her campaign announced her absence, leading supporters to disperse from her election night venue.
This election saw heightened early voting, with approximately 86 million vote casters before election day. Police remained on alert nationwide for potential disturbances with a series of bomb hoaxes targeting election locations, especially in Georgia.
As Trump declared victory in the U.S. presidential election, it marked a remarkable comeback for a candidate who faced two impeachment trials, a criminal conviction, and an attempted assassination. Legal teams for both campaigns stand ready to address any challenges arising in the coming days as the final results are confirmed.
