US Election: Donald Trump has been elected the 47th president of the United States, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, was convicted of felony charges and survived two assassination attempts.
Trump will become the 47th President of the United States after winning Wisconsin’s 10 electoral votes at 5:34 a.m. EST Wednesday, according to The Associated Press, bringing his overall electoral tally to 277—shutting out all of Harris’ paths to victory.
The Republican told jubilant crowds in Florida: “America has given us an unprecedented and powerful mandate”
Of the seven crucial swing states, Trump won North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, and is ahead in Michigan, Nevada, and Arizona
Kamala Harris is yet to concede or address supporters – dejected crowds left her watch party well before the final result came in
Republicans have also taken the Senate back from Democrats after flipping a string of seats
Trump heaped praise on billionaire Elon Musk in his victory speech, and said a “new star is born.” Trump talked extensively about SpaceX’s rockets and hailed Musk as a “super genius” adding that “we need to protect our super geniuses.”
African leaders react to Trump’s Victory;
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who has been sanctioned by the U.S. over alleged links to diamond smuggling and for political repression, congratulated Trump on the social platform X, writing: “Congratulations to President elect @realdonaldtrump on your election victory. The world needs more leaders who speak for the people. Zimbabwe stands ready to work with you and the American people to build a better, more prosperous and more peaceful world.”
Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed wrote on X, “Congratulations to President Donald Trump on your election victory and comeback. I look forward to working together to further strengthen the relationship between our two countries during your term.”
Somalia’s Hassan Sheikh wrote on X, “I congratulate you President-elect of the United States of America H.E @realDonaldTrump on your historic election victory. I look forward to continuing our two nations’ strong collaboration and partnership to advance peace, security, and common prosperity for our two nations.”
