Donald Trump has claimed victory in the US presidential election, saying that he is about to defeat Kamala Harris in a surprising comeback to the White House.
His announcement came after Fox News declared him the winner, though other news outlets have not yet made an official call.
Trump gave a speech to his cheering supporters at his campaign headquarters in Florida, saying, “We are going to help our country heal.”
He was joined by his wife Melania and some of his children as he celebrated.
Trump also called his victory “a political win like the country has never seen before.”
So far, key states like Pennsylvania, Georgia, and North Carolina have been called in Trump’s favor.
In those states, he is ahead, though other states are still too close to call.
As the news spread, Harris’s campaign quickly became quiet.
Cedric Richmond, a leader of Harris’s campaign, told supporters at a watch party that Harris would not speak that night but would address them the next day.
In addition to Trump’s win, his Republican Party also took control of the US Senate, flipping two seats and ending the Democrats’ narrow majority there.
Trump’s victory, if confirmed, could cause major reactions around the world.
Many US allies in Europe and Asia are worried that his return to office would mean more nationalist policies and less support for global cooperation.
At the same time, financial markets reacted positively, with the US dollar rising and Bitcoin hitting a new record high as investors seemed to believe Trump would win.
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The election has been a close race for weeks, with polls showing a very tight contest. If Trump wins, he will be the oldest president in US history and the first to serve non-consecutive terms.
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Harris, if she wins, would be the first woman to become president.
But Trump’s victory would also be surprising because he’s still facing legal troubles, including a criminal case related to hush-money payments.
At the watch party for Harris supporters at Howard University in Washington, the mood quickly shifted as the results started coming in.
One supporter, Charlyn Anderson, said she was “scared” and “anxious” as she watched the numbers on TV.
In contrast, celebrations grew at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.
Tech billionaire Elon Musk, who has supported Trump, posted a picture with the former president, declaring, “Game, set, and match.”
Election Day Fears and Bomb Threats
Millions of Americans voted on Election Day, with many others voting early.
The election results were extremely important for both the US and the rest of the world.
Voters were choosing between Trump’s comeback or making Kamala Harris the first woman president in US history.
There were also fears of violence during the election.
Several bomb threats were made against polling stations in Georgia and Pennsylvania.
The FBI later said the threats appeared to come from Russia, which has been accused of trying to interfere in the election.
While the threats turned out to be hoaxes, they still caused disruptions and added to the tension.
Trump vs. Harris: A Divided Race
Harris, 60, ran on a platform to make history as the first woman and first person of South Asian descent to become president.
She was focused on defending democracy and opposing Trump’s policies, especially on abortion rights.
Trump’s campaign, on the other hand, included tough promises to deport millions of undocumented immigrants and push his “America First” agenda.
He warned about rising crime and the dangers of Democratic policies, which helped energize his base.
Global Concerns About Trump’s Win
The election is being closely watched around the world, especially in places like Ukraine and the Middle East.
Trump has previously said he might cut US support to Ukraine in its fight against Russia, which has led to concerns about his foreign policy.
As the votes continue to be counted, the race is still not officially decided, but Trump’s claims of victory have already shaken the political landscape in the US and raised questions about what comes next.
