Donald Trump has won a historic second term in the White House after sweeping four of the key battleground states hours after the polls closed on Election Day.
Kamala Harris is yet to comment on her crushing defeat as Trump secured the magic number of 270 Electoral College votes by winning Wisconsin – having already picked up North Carolina, Georgia and, crucially, Pennsylvania – and also secured the popular vote by 51 percent to 47.5 percent, claiming 77m ballots to Harris’s 66m.
Counting is still underway in Michigan, Arizona and Nevada but those results will not now alter the outcome.
The 45th and now 47th president took to the stage with his family and running mate JD Vance earlier to promise a “golden age for America” and hail “the greatest political movement of all time.”
Republicans have also likely taken control of the Senate, a key victory for the party which has been in minority there since 2021.
As world leaders rushed to congratulate Trump, Kamala elected not to appear at Howard University in Washington DC, where a watch party had been planned in anticipation of victory but which ultimately ended in tears with supporters leaving early.
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Harris planned a party at her alma mater on Election Night. It ended in tears
15:25 , John Bowden
Kamala Harris’s dream of becoming the first woman to be elected US president quickly turned into a nightmare for the crowd that gathered at Howard University late Tuesday evening.
Election Night was understandably depressing for Democrats. The party lost its majority in the Senate and saw Donald Trump return to the White House in January with a powerful conservative majority on the Supreme Court — the near worst-case scenario many in the party were warning about for months.
The tears definitely flowed on the Yard outside Frederick Douglass Hall as the night grew long and Harris campaign adviser Cedric Richmond told the crowd that the vice president wouldn’t speak to them. Richmond vowed that the campaign would fight “overnight,” but Trump’s lead in Pennsylvania and other states made the realities clear.
Harris planned a party at her alma mater on Election Night. It ended in tears
VOICES: We’ve all learned the hard way about protest votes and Trump – don’t do it
15:10 , Lauren Bulla
As election day in North Carolina came to its final moments, voters sat close to their television screens and phones alike waiting to see which way the swing states would turn this election cycle. I was one of them.
For me – plus many of my friends and family – this result has brought with it a whole new level of fear and dismay. We were the first swing state to go; the first to watch Trump turn us red all over again. Despite our democratic governor, Attorney General Josh Stein, taking the seat; Republicans claimed the state. The margin was razor-thin, but ultimately it wasn’t enough. The question we’re all left asking now is: why?
We’ve all learned the hard way about protest votes and Trump – don’t do it
Watch live: View of Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home after winning 47th presidential election
14:55 , Holly Patrick
Watch a live view of Donald Trump‘s Mar-a-Lago home in Palm Beach, Florida, after he won a historic second term in the White House.
The 45th and now 47th president swept four of the key battleground states hours after the polls closed on Election Day.
As of Wednesday morning, Kamala Harris has not commented on her defeat.
Mr Trump secured the magic number of 270 Electoral College votes by winning Wisconsin – having already picked up North Carolina, Georgia and, crucially, Pennsylvania – and also secured the popular vote by 51 percent to 47.5 percent, claiming 77m ballots to Harris’s 66m.
Counting is still underway in Michigan, Arizona and Nevada but those results will not alter the outcome.
Mr Trump took to the stage with his family and running mate JD Vance earlier to promise a “golden age for America” and hail “the greatest political movement of all time.”
Republicans have also likely taken control of the Senate, a key victory for the party which has been in minority there since 2021.
Watch: Jon Stewart criticises pollsters after Trump declares victory
14:40 , Joe Sommerlad
The Daily Show host offered this reaction as the results began to wash in last night, making a nonsense of polling experts insisting for weeks that the race was neck-and-neck.
Liz Cheney appeals to Americans to respect the election results
14:25 , Joe Sommerlad
We have still yet to hear anything from Kamala Harris, Tim Walz or other senior Democrats today but here’s Harris’s surrogate – once considered an arch-Republican before she was drummed out of her party by its Trump wing – doing the decent thing in calling on her fellow citizens to respect the outcome, no matter how much it might appal them.
Our nation’s democratic system functioned last night and we have a new President-elect. All Americans are bound, whether we like the outcome or not, to accept the results of our elections. We now have a special responsibility, as citizens of the greatest nation on earth, to do…
— Liz Cheney (@Liz_Cheney) November 6, 2024
Marco Rubio: ‘I am always interested in serving’
14:10 , Joe Sommerlad
As we’ve just seen with Elon, thoughts are already turning to who might play a role in Trump’s next Cabinet, with the man himself once more hinting at a role for Robert F Kennedy Jr in his victory speech.
Trump: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. He’s going to help make America healthy again.. he wants to do some things and we’re going to let him go to it… Stay away from the liquid gold. Other than that, go have a good time Bobby pic.twitter.com/0geobg6kIX
— Acyn (@Acyn) November 6, 2024
Since then, Florida Senator Marco Rubio, a one-time enemy of Trump who was a serious contender to be his running mate, has been politely declining to rule anything out.
My interview with @marcorubio this morning when I asked if he wants a job in the next administration: “I am always interested in serving”
But adds he’s had no such conversations with Team Trump https://t.co/dGzgLXIXwt
— Kasie Hunt (@kasie) November 6, 2024
Republican Tim Sheehy, accused of lying about his time in Afghanistan, clinches victory in Montana Senate race
13:55 , Joe Sommerlad
Tim Sheehy, the wealthy businessman whose campaign was plagued by controversies, is projected to defeat incumbent Jon Tester to represent Montana in the Senate.
A shift toward conservative ideology in the state benefitted Sheehy, 38, despite allegations that he lied about obtaining a bullet wound injury in Afghanistan and injuring himself during a trip to Glacier National Park.
The battle over Montana’s Senate seat became one of the most-watched in the nation.
John Bowden and Ariana Baio have this one.
Republican Tim Sheehy clinches victory in Montana Senate race
Trudeau offers congratulations to Trump
13:43 , Athena Stavrou
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau offered his congratulations to Donald Trump upon his re-election to the White House.
Mr Trudeau and Mr Trump experienced their share of run-ins during the Republican leader’s first term as president, with a tariff dispute and the export of protective masks previously coming between the pair.
Mr Trudeau posted to X on Wednesday: “Congratulations to Donald Trump on being elected President of the United States.
“The friendship between Canada and the U.S. is the envy of the world. I know President Trump and I will work together to create more opportunity, prosperity, and security for both of our nations.”
Congratulations to Donald Trump on being elected President of the United States.
The friendship between Canada and the U.S. is the envy of the world. I know President Trump and I will work together to create more opportunity, prosperity, and security for both of our nations. pic.twitter.com/yEnL6gxyzO
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) November 6, 2024
Second Trump administration ‘represents a clear and present danger to our democratic norms’, ACLU says
13:30 , Joe Sommerlad
This is what Anthony D Romero, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), has to say about Trump’s election win:
“While Donald Trump may have been democratically re-elected, a second Trump administration represents a clear and present danger to our democratic norms, processes, and institutions. Fortunately, our nation is stronger than one man or political party — no matter how determined they may be to upend our democracy.
“At the ACLU, we’re clear-eyed about the chaos and destruction a second Trump administration will cause for our nation. That’s why we’re done with handwringing, admiring the problem, or waiting anxiously to see which unlawful actions President-elect Trump will take on day one. We are ready to take action the minute Trump takes the oath of office.
“We know President-elect Trump will keep his promise to target the ‘enemy within’ — which, for Trump, means anyone who disagrees with him. He is dead serious about seeking retribution against his political nemeses and deploying federal government law enforcement to shut down protests and muzzle dissent. However, as the premier defender of freedom of speech and freedom of association, the ACLU has a 105-year track record of fighting such abuses of power.
“President-elect Trump has also been crystal clear about his plans to deport one million immigrants every year. Yet, we know past attempts at mass immigration raids have shown there is no way to deport one million immigrants without rampant mass due process violations and race discrimination.
“Earlier this year, the ACLU developed a blueprint and roadmap to defend our rights beginning on Inauguration Day. So, when President-elect Trump targets immigrants, dissidents, and his political opponents, we will challenge him in the courts, in state legislatures, and in the streets.”
Will Elon Musk join Donald Trump’s new administration?
13:25 , Athena Stavrou
Elon Musk’s transformation of X, formerly Twitter, into a political machine supporting Donald Trump could see the billionaire rewarded with a place in the president-elect’s new administration.
The SpaceX boss has become Trump’s most vocal fan and one of his biggest financial backers during the US election, which has seen X become an unofficial Republican Party campaign tool.
Musk’s influence has been so stark that, in his speech to supporters on election night in the US after he declared victory, Trump paid a lengthy tribute to Musk, calling him a “star” of the Republican Party and a “wonderful” guy.
Trump has also suggested the tech boss could be given a role in his new cabinet around cost-cutting or government efficiency – a role Musk had previously called to be created to help reduce government spending.
Musk’s management of X has been highly controversial, ever since he tool control of the platform in late 2022.
As well as changing its name, he dismissed more than half the platform’s staff and dismantled its content moderation team.
Trump has won, again: Watch how it happened
13:15 , Joe Sommerlad
Here’s a complete roundup of Election Night from our tireless video team.
Trump has won, again: Watch how it happened
Starmer seeks ‘strong, special relationship’ with US after Trump election win
13:05 , Athena Stavrou
The UK will work with Donald Trump on economic and security issues, Sir Keir Starmer said as he insisted the “special relationship” will prosper with the new president-elect.
The Prime Minister congratulated Mr Trump on a “historic election victory” after American voters returned him to the White House.
Sir Keir was among the first world leaders to congratulate Mr Trump as the Government sought to build bridges with the president-elect after the Republican politician’s campaign filed a legal complaint about Labour activists supporting rival Kamala Harris.
Senior Labour figures, including Foreign Secretary David Lammy, have also been strident in their criticism of Mr Trump in the past.
But the Prime Minister said: “As the closest of allies, we stand shoulder to shoulder in defence of our shared values of freedom, democracy and enterprise.
“From growth and security to innovation and tech, I know that the UK-US special relationship will continue to prosper on both sides of the Atlantic for years to come.”
Charity warns Trump’s victory poses a ‘dangerous threat’ to women’s rights
13:03 , Athena Stavrou
As Donald Trump officially wins the 2024 presidential election, international charity Action Aid has said the result poses a “dangerous threat” to women’s rights in the US and across the world.
Hannah Bond, Co-CEO at ActionAid UK said: “Trump’s election poses an existential and dangerous threat to women and girls rights across the world and to global peace and security.
“Millions in America will be waking up to a future where their reproductive rights and freedoms are fundamentally at risk, particularly the most marginalised people.
“For women and girls facing crises across the world – whether in Gaza or in Ukraine – this is a devastating result that threatens global peace and security.”
Emboldened and unshackled: What a second Trump presidency means for America
13:00 , Joe Sommerlad
Donald Trump’s third presiential campaign was defined by a promise of retribution and a sharpened nativist agenda to take America back again, writes Alex Woodward.
Emboldened and unshackled: What a second Trump presidency means for America
Recap: Trump declares election victory as he hails ‘golden age’ for America
12:45 , Joe Sommerlad
If you missed the next president of the United States speaking in Florida early this morning, here’s a look back at what he had to tell his jubilant supporters.
Donald Trump declares election victory as he hails ‘golden age’ for America
What happens now that a convicted felon has won the presidency?
12:30 , Joe Sommerlad
Earlier this year, Donald Trump made history by becoming the first former president ever convicted of a crime.
Now, after soaring to victory in the 2024 election against Kamala Harris, he has made history again: by becoming the first convicted felon elected to the nation’s highest office.
So what happens next?
What happens now that a convicted felon has won the presidency?
Starmer jeered as he opens PMQs with congratulations to Trump
12:19 , Athena Stavrou
Sir Keir Starmer’s acknowledgment of Trump’s electoral victory was met with loud jeers in parliament as he opened Prime Ministers Questions on Wednesday.
The UK prime minister told MPs: “Can I begin by congratulating President-elect Trump on his historic election victory. As the closest of allies, the UK and US will continue to work together to protect our shared values of freedom and democracy.
“And having had dinner with President-elect Trump just a few weeks ago, I look forward to working with him in the years to come.”
What happened to Trump’s first cabinet?
12:15 , Joe Sommerlad
Here’s a timely reminder of some of the famous faces you may recall from the Republican’s first administration, not many of whom remain on friendly terms with him and some of whom are actively hostile.
Friend, foe or inmate: What happened to Trump’s first cabinet?
In pictures: Trump victory hailed in Israel
12:00 , Joe Sommerlad
During his first presidency, Donald Trump worked hard to ingratiate himself with Benjamin Netanyahu, moving the American embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, recognizing the Golan Heights as Israeli territory and pushing the Abraham Accords to encourage better relations with some of the country’s neighbouring states.
His return to the White House was duly welcomed with a digital billboard in Jerusalem this morning.
When will Trump officially take office?
11:47 , Athena Stavrou
Donald Trump has officially won the 2024 US election – but what happens now?
The Republican nominee has surpassed the 270 electoral college votes needed to secure victory after winning key battleground states. While there are a few more states left to announce their results, they cannot change the outcome of the race now.
There will now be a period of time known as the transition, which gives the new administration time to appoint cabinet members and finalise plans for their time in office.
Formal voting by the members of the Electoral College takes place in mid-December.
The president-elect is then officially sworn into office on January 20 in an inauguration ceremony held on the steps of the Capitol building in Washington DC.
‘A dark, dark day’: Ed Davey responds to ‘dangerous’ Trump victory
11:31 , Athena Stavrou
Ed Davey has called for stronger ties with the EU as he labelled Donald Trump’s election victory as a “dark, dark day”.
The UK Liberal Democrat leader branded Trump as a “dangerous, destructive demagogue” who “undermines the rule of law, human rights, international trade, climate action and global security”, as the Republican’s victory was confirmed.
“Millions of Americans – especially women and minorities – will be incredibly fearful about what comes next. We stand with them,” he wrote on X/Twitter.
“Families across the UK will also be worrying about the damage Trump will do to our economy and our national security, given his record of starting trade wars, undermining NATO and emboldening tyrants like Putin.”
He added that fixing the UK’s “broken” relationship with the EU is “even more urgent than before”, adding: “We must strengthen trade and defence cooperation across Europe to help protect ourselves from the damage Trump will do.
“Now more than ever, we must stand up for the core liberal values of equality, democracy, human rights and the rule of law – at home and around the world.”
This is a dark, dark day for people around the globe. The world’s largest economy and most powerful military will be led by a dangerous, destructive demagogue.
— Ed Davey (@EdwardJDavey) November 6, 2024
Republicans see off fierce challenges and flip two seats to take control of the Senate
11:25 , Joe Sommerlad
Trump’s huge win was not the only victory for the GOP yesterday.
It also secured a majority in the upper chamber of Congress, which will make it much easier for the new president to push through his legislative agenda.
John Bowden, Rhian Lubin and Alicja Hagopian have this one.
Republicans see off fierce challenge and flip two seats to take control of the Senate
Are there more results to come?
11:17 , Athena Stavrou
Donald Trump has officially secured victory in the presidential election – but there are a few more results to come.
After the results in the battleground state of Wisconsin were confirmed, the Republican presidential nominee secured the 270 electoral college votes needed to confirm his win.
Counting is still underway in the swing states of Michigan, Arizona and Nevada – but the results here now cannot change the outcome of the race.
Maine and Alaska are also yet to be called – with the former expected to be a win for the Democrats and the latter for Republicans.
Reproductive rights in the balance in Trump’s America
11:10 , Joe Sommerlad
In addition to the presidential, Senate, House of Representatives and gubernatorial races taking place yesterday, 10 states had access to abortion questions on the ballot: Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Nebraska, Nevada, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, New York and South Dakota,
Here’s a helpful overview of where Election Day leaves reproductive rights in those states.
And here’s Alex Woodward’s report on what happened in Florida.
Florida’s abortion rights amendment fails despite getting 57% of the vote
Just Stop Oil target US embassy in London
11:01 , Athena Stavrou
Environmental activists have covered the US embassy in London with orange paint in protest of Donald Trump’s victory in the presidential election.
Two campaigners from Just Stop Oil sprayed the embassy’s compound wall with orange paint, a video posted by the group on social media platform X showed.
“Trump’s win puts the lives of ordinary people at risk, everywhere,” Just Stop Oil said.
London’s Metropolitan Police and the U.S. embassy did not immediately respond to Reuters requests for comment.
🧯 US EMBASSY PAINTED ORANGE AS WE REJECT FASCISM
This morning the world wakes to find it has slipped further into fascism as well as climate breakdown. Trump’s win puts the lives of ordinary people at risk, everywhere.
Political systems that can be bought by big oil have no… pic.twitter.com/5OuFgH1B70
— Just Stop Oil (@JustStop_Oil) November 6, 2024
Live election 2024 results map as Trump defeats Harris to win presidency
11:00 , Joe Sommerlad
Here’s our updated results map as Wisconsin places Donald Trump on 277 Electoral College votes, carrying him over the line and returning him to the White House after four years away.
Trump vs Harris: Live election 2024 results map
Wisconsin pushes Trump over the line
10:49 , Athena Stavrou
Donald Trump has officially won the 2024 US election, making him the first convicted criminal to be elected president.
The final result has been predicted for some hours, but it was the outcome in Wisconsin which ultimately secured his place in the White House.
With ten electoral college votes, the swing state pushed Trump over the line of 270 votes needed to secure a majority.
Counting is still underway in Michigan, Wisconsin, Arizona and Nevada but Trump has already delivered a victory speech to his supporters in Florida.
Breaking: Donald Trump defeats Kamala Harris to win the presidency
10:37 , Joe Sommerlad
Donald Trump defeats Kamala Harris to win the presidency
Watch: MSNBC’s Joy Reid spirals in live on-air meltdown as Trump wins Florida in election
10:30 , Athena Stavrou
In pictures: Democrats in dismay on night to forget
10:20 , Joe Sommerlad
Spare a thought for the more than 65m Americans who proudly voted Harris-Walz yesterday and attended watch parties last night hoping for a brighter future, only for it to all end in tears.
Ask our Washington correspondent anything as Donald Trump declares victory
10:10 , Joe Sommerlad
A Trump victory raises questions about his agenda for a second term and whether he will continue with the divisive rhetoric that marked his campaign.
Addressing his supporters in the early hours of the morning, the Republican promised to “help our country heal” and “fix everything” about it, declaring a “golden age for America.”
So, what does a Trump win mean for America’s future?
How would Trump approach his policy goals within a divided political landscape?
And what are the social and political implications of Trump’s continued influence?
Ask a question here for this exclusive Ask Me Anything session with Eric Garcia, The Independent’s senior Washington correspondent.
‘It’s time to unite’: Read Donald Trump’s victory speech in full
10:00 , Joe Sommerlad
The 45th and now likely 47th president appeared with his family in Florida a little while ago and cut a more gracious and conciliatory figure than you might have expected.
Here are a few choice moments from his address:
You can read his remarks in full below.
‘It’s time to unite’: Donald Trump’s victory speech in full
Watch: Hot mic catches live reaction to Fox host claim Elon Musk is ‘future of Republican Party’
09:50 , Joe Sommerlad
Watch: Stormy Daniels calls Trump ‘lunatic’ and claims Harris lost election because of racism
09:40 , Joe Sommerlad
Donald Trump’s claws back Pennsylvania and breaks the Blue Wall
09:30 , Joe Sommerlad
The Republican’s victory in Pennsylvania seals a stunning comeback for the former and future president and ruptures the Blue Wall once again, writes our own Richard Hall from the Keystone State.
It was the prize target of both campaigns, who together spent an unprecedented $1.2 billion on ads and held rallies in towns big and small across the state.
Joe Biden used stories of his difficult childhood here in Scranton to beat Trump in 2020 and clinch the presidency.
Questions were asked early on about whether Kamala Harris could win here without that personal history and connection to white working-class voters, perhaps by turning out larger numbers in the cities of Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.
Pennsylvania was also the site of an assassination attempt on Trump. That near miss, at a rally in the town of Butler, reinvigorated his campaign.
But it was Trump’s message on the economy that appeared to break through.
Throughout the campaign, voters across the state expressed concern about inflation and the economy. Even young voters, traditionally a reliable voting bloc for the Democratic Party, said the same.
“I’m scared for my future. I want my future economy to thrive,” Kelsey Moyer, a 20-year-old student at Indiana University, told The Independent in September.
“Both presidents have had a four-year span and you can see the difference in the country.”
Trump made gains in rural areas across the state, but also in urban areas like Lackawanna County — home to Scranton — and in the Bellwether of Erie. He won half of independent voters, according to exit polls.
His biggest gains came with Latino voters, appearing to win close to half of them, according to NBC’s exit poll.
With its 19 electoral votes, Pennsylvania is the most valuable of the swing states.
One in three people of color voted for Trump
09:20 , Oliver O’Connell
Donald Trump picked up one in every three votes cast by people of color in the 2024 election, according to an exit poll published late on Tuesday.
The NBC News survey’s finding indicates that the the American electorate has become less politically divided along racial or ethnic lines, with particular groups less likely to behave as unified voting blocs.
This comes despite the former president’s campaign being dogged by a number of racial controversies.
Joe Sommerlad and Alicja Hagopian report.
One in three people of color voted for Trump, exit poll finds
Bitcoin price hits new all-time high as Trump declares victory
09:10 , Oliver O’Connell
Bitcoin has surged to a new all-time high after Donald Trump emerged as the likely winner of the US presidential election.
The price of the world’s most valuable cryptocurrency reached above $75,000 on Wednesday morning, beating its previous record of just below $74,000 set in March.
Anthony Cuthbertson reports.
Bitcoin price hits new all-time high as Trump declares victory
Watch: UFC’s Dana White thanks ‘mighty and powerful Joe Rogan’ during Trump victory speech
09:05 , Oliver O’Connell
Watch: Dana White thanks ‘powerful Joe Rogan’ during Donald Trump victory speech
How the US presidential election certification process works
09:00 , Joe Sommerlad
Americans have now cast their votes in the 2024 election, with Donald Trump likely on the cusp of becoming the next president of the United States.
As of Wednesday morning, Trump has clinched projected victories in crucial swing states North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Georgia.
The casting of ballots across the 50 states brings an end to perhaps one of the most dramatic election campaigns in living memory, which saw a last-minute change at the top of the Democratic ticket and Trump survive two separate assassination attempts.
Here’s a look at how the presidential election certification process works:
How the US presidential election certification process works
New York Post celebrates Trump win
08:55 , Oliver O’Connell
What happens if a convicted felon – like Trump – wins the presidency?
08:50 , Oliver O’Connell
Earlier this year, Donald Trump made history by becoming the first former president ever convicted of a crime.
Now, as he is on the verge of securing a second term in the White House having swept two key swing states, he appears poised to make history again: by becoming the first convicted felon elected to the nation’s highest office.
Joe Sommerlad explains what might happen next.
What happens if a convicted felon – like Trump – wins the presidency?
Presidential election: State of the race
08:40 , Oliver O’Connell
On the ground in Florida as Trump claims victory
08:35 , Andrew Feinberg
The scene outside the West Palm Beach, Florida convention center looked something like a cross between a crime scene and a carnival.
On a normally busy crossroads, not far from the bridge between the wealthy enclave of Palm Beach — the location of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence — and the more modest community of West Palm Beach, a mass of police cars, dump trucks and other heavy vehicles blocked the way to the convention hall, which was ringed by the kind of riot-proof fencing that became ubiquitous in Washington just four years ago after Trump fomented a riot after losing the last presidential election.
It was just after 1:00 am, and it was starting to look as if the most famous felon in America was on a glide path back to the White House. And while hundreds of his well-heeled supporters were packed inside the hall awaiting him, an impromptu vigil had sprung up along the road, with more supporters lining the grassy median, faces pressed against the fence, in hopes of catching a glimpse of his motorcade.
The crowd of roughly 100 people were so busy watching for the ex-president turned president-elect that they missed a bonafide MAGA celebrity as he walked towards the convention center.
It was Nigel Farage, the Member of Parliament for Clacton and the leader of the Reform UK Party. Thousands of miles from Westminster, Farage was in Florida to celebrate the return of his friend to the highest office in America.
Though he passed by the crowd of Trump supporters unnoticed, The Independent spotted him and quickly approached him to ask for his thoughts on the night’s events.
“I’m very happy — you guys got it all wrong again,” he said.
Farage wasn’t the only person to express some scorn for the press.
Although most of the reporters who’d come to Florida for election night were safely inside the convention center, the Trump campaign failed to credential foreign press outlets from a whole host of countries. As those television reporters stood on the sidewalk to broadcast, a man in a car that was stopped at the intersection began taunting them, asking if they were “crying.”
At just past 1:30am, Fox News called Pennsylvania for Trump, all but foreclosing Vice President Kamala Harris’s path to the White House.
Almost immediately, it began to rain.
World leaders congratulate Trump on victory
08:30 , Oliver O’Connell
World leaders have begun to congratulate Donald Trump on his victory in the 2024 US presidential election — even though the race is yet to be formally called for him.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel called it “history’s greatest comeback”.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu:
Dear Donald and Melania Trump,
Congratulations on history’s greatest comeback!
Your historic return to the White House offers a new beginning for America and a powerful recommitment to the great alliance between Israel and America.
— Prime Minister of Israel (@IsraeliPM) November 6, 2024
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called it an “impressive election victory”.
Congratulations to @realDonaldTrump on his impressive election victory!
I recall our great meeting with President Trump back in September, when we discussed in detail the Ukraine-U.S. strategic partnership, the Victory Plan, and ways to put an end to Russian aggression against…
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) November 6, 2024
In the UK, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer called the victory “historic” and said he looked forward to working with him in years ahead.
French President Emmanuel Macron said he was ready to work together “as we did for four years”.
Congratulations, President @realDonaldTrump. Ready to work together as we did for four years. With your convictions and mine. With respect and ambition. For more peace and prosperity.
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) November 6, 2024
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave his “heartiest congratulations” to his friend.
Heartiest congratulations my friend @realDonaldTrump on your historic election victory. As you build on the successes of your previous term, I look forward to renewing our collaboration to further strengthen the India-US Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership. Together,… pic.twitter.com/u5hKPeJ3SY
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 6, 2024
Jon Stewart criticises pollsters after Trump declares victory
08:25 , Oliver O’Connell
US Senate: State of the 2024 race
08:18 , Oliver O’Connell
Joe Biden’s granddaughter Naomi reveals she’s pregnant on Election Day
08:15 , Oliver O’Connell
President Joe Biden is set to become a great-grandfather for the first time, after his granddaughter Naomi revealed her pregnancy on election night.
On Tuesday, the 30-year-old political scion made the big reveal by posting a selfie on her Instagram story, shortly after the polls closed in Washington DC.
James Liddell has the story.
‘We voted’: Joe Biden’s granddaughter Naomi reveals she’s pregnant on Election Day
08:13 , Oliver O’Connell
I was at Ted Cruz’s election party in Texas. It was a pre-game for a Trump victory
08:00 , Eric Garcia
Ted Cruz’s re-election built on the inroads that Trump made, which he knew would confound Democrats, who have long believed that Latinos would be put off by Republicans’ hawkish rhetoric on immigration.
In Texas, Ted Cruz’s victory party served as a pre-game for a Trump victory
Watch: Trump declares US election victory as results from final states awaited
07:54 , Oliver O’Connell
Donald Trump declares US election victory as he hails ‘golden age’ for America
Harris wins Minnesota
07:48 , Oliver O’Connell
The Associated Press has called the state of Minnesota for Kamala Harris.
07:46 , Oliver O’Connell
We just witnessed the greatest political comeback in the history of the United States of America. And under President Trump’s leadership, we’re never going to stop fighting for you.
Vice President-elect JD Vance
Watch LIVE: Trump addresses supporters as networks begin to call election
07:25 , Oliver O’Connell
Eric Trump posts photo of father looking over speech
07:24 , Oliver O’Connell
Trump is set to speak at his campaign watch party in West Palm Beach. His son Eric posted a picture of him looking over his speech.
Trump’s niece reacts to uncle’s likely win
07:20 , Oliver O’Connell
I am so deeply sorry. I thought better of us.
— Mary L Trump (@MaryLTrump) November 6, 2024