Former President Donald Trump, 78, has secured the 2024 U.S. presidential election, winning key battleground states and cementing a historic comeback. In a sweeping Electoral College victory over Vice President Kamala Harris, Trump reclaimed critical states he lost in 2020, including Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. His campaign gained momentum with substantial support from white rural and working-class voters, along with surprising gains among ethnic minorities.
“There’s never been anything like this in this country, and maybe beyond,” Trump told a cheering crowd at the Palm Beach County Convention Center, near his Mar-a-Lago estate. “We’re going to help our country heal, and it needs help very badly. We’re going to fix our borders … fix everything about our country.”
Trump says this will be a ‘golden age’ for America, calls this the ‘greatest political movement of all time’.
The GOP celebrated Trump’s victory alongside a significant win in the Senate, regaining control after four years in the minority. While the final count for the House of Representatives remained too close to call as of early Wednesday, Republican momentum signaled potential for a major shift in Washington.
Votes so far:
Trump: 69.3 million
Harris: 64.6 million
Trump, who previously served as the 45th U.S. president, is set to become the second in American history to serve two non-consecutive terms, following Grover Cleveland in the late 19th century. The former president’s popularity also saw him projected to win the popular vote, potentially breaking a 20-year Republican streak of falling short in national vote totals.
In a parallel to the Election Night of 2016, Harris supporters at Howard University, her alma mater, watched the results in stunned silence as the numbers solidified Trump’s victory. Cedric Richmond, Harris’ campaign co-chair, addressed the crowd, stating, “We still have votes to count … so you won’t hear from the vice president tonight. She will be back here tomorrow.”
Trump’s final campaign days were marked by rallies aimed at energizing his base, while Harris focused on promoting small business support and middle-class values. She steered clear of many former progressive stances she held during her tenure as senator and attorney general of California.
Trump’s campaign faced unprecedented challenges, including legal indictments and alleged assassination attempts. Despite these obstacles, his robust outreach and messages on border security, economic reforms, and energy policy resonated widely. His success was bolstered by bipartisan support from influential figures, including Democratic donors who crossed party lines.
As the nation prepares for Trump’s return to the White House, the former president vowed to deliver “the strong, safe, and prosperous America” he promised. “This will truly be the golden age of America,” he declared to supporters, projecting confidence and resolve for the road ahead.
