BREAKING: Donald Trump elected 47th President of the United States

US elections, 

Wednesday, 6 November, 2024 

McCreadie Andias 

Republican candidate Donald Trump has been elected the 47th president of the United States, an extraordinary comeback making him only the second US President in history to secure a non-consequtive re-election. 

Trump’s win in Wisconsin put him over the 270 threshold needed to clinch the presidency. Earlier he had secured swing states in Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Georgia. 

Overall Trump has garnered 276 electoral college votes and 70,959,407 popular votes trailing Democratic candidate Kamala Harris on both who secured 223 electoral college votes and 65,889,459 votes. 

In a victory speech earlier at Florida’s Palm Beach Convention Center, Trump vowed not to rest “until we have delivered the strong and prosperous America.”

He promised to deliver on his main agenda 'The American Dream' aiming to restore the country's economy and prioritize American policies ahead of external affairs.

Trump who was surrounded by his Close family and friends including his spouse Melanie Trump and his children alongside his Running mate JD Vance, acknowledged their invaluable support to his campaign and well-being.

Trump thanked voters: "I want to thank the American people for the extraordinary honour of being elected your 47th president and your 45th president"

"America has given us an unprecedented and powerful mandate," he said to cheering crowds. 

He promised to open US borders to foreign nationals but maintained that foreigners would only be allowed into the US through legal means. This stresses on his hard stance on Immigration policy.

He also Promised to restore the American economy, which he says has been ailing over the last four years under President Biden. Trump Says under his Presidency More jobs would be open to the population.

Violent extremism, global wars and tensions were part of his adress, promising to put and end to all.

Trump didn't fail to recognize the significant contribution of his close ally and supporter, Billionaire Elon Musk, whose influence to Trump's upcoming victory was chanted by supporters at the event.Elon musk is a "star "an amazing guy" Trump said. 

Musk was on several occasions, spotted on Trump's campaign rallies especially in the state of Pennsylvania and North Carolina, drumming up support for the republican. 

JD Vance "turned out to be a good choice": Trump praised his running mate, who himself said Trump had just pulled off "the greatest political comeback in American history" during the speech. 

RFK Jr will "make America healthy again": Trump appeared to suggest Robert F Kennedy Jr - the former independent presidential candidate, who has a history of supporting unfounded conspiracy theories about vaccines - will have a role relating to healthcare in his administration. Kennedy withdrew from the race in August to endorse Trump. 

Meanwhile, Republicans took over control of both houses, reclaiming the Senate with 51 seats over 42 for the Democrats and retaining majority in the House of Representatives with 196 seats over 177.

A return to the White House would be an extraordinary comeback for Trump after he lost to Joe Biden in 2020. 

Some world leaders had begun congratulating President-elect Trump even before he crossed the electoral college threshold. 

Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain called it a “historic election victory” and said, “I look forward to working with you in the years ahead.”

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, whose relationship with President Biden has become strained over the war in Gaza, said Trump’s win offers a “powerful recommitment to the great alliance between Israel and America.”

Trump has also been congratulated by Ukraine’s Zelensky, France's Emmanuel Macron, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte and EU President Ursula von Der Leyen. 

Harris is yet to speak after dejected supporters left her official watch party earlier in the night.