Watch: Trump Speaks After Victory in 2024 Presidential Election, Fox News Reports
Florida, Nov 5 (Reuters) – In a stunning political comeback, Republican Donald Trump declared victory in the 2024 presidential election after Fox News projected him as the winner over Democratic contender Kamala Harris. This marks Trump’s return to the White House, four years after his initial departure, securing him as the 47th President of the United States.
“America has given us an unprecedented and powerful mandate,” Trump proclaimed before an enthusiastic crowd at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. Accompanied by Vice President-elect Senator JD Vance, key Republican leaders, and family members, Trump celebrated what he described as a “historic” win. He acknowledged Elon Musk, who contributed approximately $120 million to support his campaign, and hinted at Musk’s potential appointment to lead a government efficiency commission.
Key States and Pending Confirmations
While other major networks had yet to confirm Trump’s victory, projections by Edison Research indicated his success in key battleground states, including Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Georgia. Trump held strong leads in additional swing states, effectively putting him within reach of the presidency as the final counts came in.
In contrast, Kamala Harris’s campaign faced setbacks. Although her supporters gathered at Howard University, she refrained from making a public appearance. Her campaign co-chair, Cedric Richmond, briefly addressed the crowd, urging patience and saying, “We still have votes to count.” Harris had banked on substantial support from urban and suburban voters, but exit polls indicated her numbers lagged behind those achieved by President Joe Biden in 2020.
Senate Shift and Congressional Uncertainty
Republicans claimed a majority in the U.S. Senate by flipping Democratic seats in West Virginia and Ohio, though control of the House remains closely contested. Republicans hold a narrow majority, leaving both parties vying for influence in Congress.
Broad Support for Trump Across Demographics
Trump’s 2024 performance showed notable improvements compared to 2020, with gains among Hispanic voters and increased support in suburban and urban regions historically loyal to Democrats. Exit polls showed that 45% of Hispanic voters chose Trump, a 13-point increase from the 2020 election. Economic concerns also played a significant role; voters prioritizing the economy supported Trump by a margin of 79% to 20%.
Financial Markets React
With Trump’s projected win, global markets responded favorably. U.S. stock futures, the dollar, and Treasury yields rose, as did Bitcoin – moves analysts linked to investor confidence in Trump’s economic policies.
A Historic Presidential Comeback
Trump’s victory solidifies his position in history as the first former president to win non-consecutive terms in over a century, defying political odds following his impeachment and criminal conviction. His return underscores an extraordinary resurgence from the events of January 6, 2021, which many speculated had ended his political career.
This election has highlighted the stark polarization across America, with nearly three-quarters of voters expressing concern over the state of U.S. democracy. Trump’s campaign echoed his prior claims of “massive cheating” in Democratic strongholds like Philadelphia and Detroit, claims quickly refuted by election officials. Philadelphia city commissioner Seth Bluestein and Detroit City Clerk Janice Winfrey both dismissed Trump’s allegations, with Bluestein emphasizing the integrity of the process.
High Voter Turnout Amid Tensions
The election witnessed a record voter turnout, with more than 82 million ballots cast early, either by mail or in person. Despite some disruptions, including bomb threats attributed to foreign sources, polling proceeded smoothly across the country. Trump, casting his vote in Palm Beach, Florida, asserted he would honor a fair outcome, stating, “If I lose an election, if it’s a fair election, I’ll be the first one to acknowledge it.”
Tuesday’s election concluded a campaign filled with unprecedented developments, including assassination attempts on Trump and a sudden shift in the Democratic ticket following Biden’s withdrawal.
