US Election Live Update: Donald Trump Elected 47th US President
Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, 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.
With a win in Wisconsin, Trump cleared the 270 electoral votes needed to clinch the presidency.
Donald Trump cleared the 270 electoral votes needed to clinch the presidency, with a win in Wisconsin.
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday congratulated Donald Trump after he claimed victory in the US presidential election.
China on Wednesday said it hoped for "peaceful coexistence" with the United States as Donald Trump neared a decisive victory over Kamala Harris in the country's presidential election.
The Congress on Wednesday congratulated Donald Trump on his presidential polls victory, with party chief Mallikarjun Kharge saying "we look forward to working closely with the United States for global peace and prosperity".
Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday congratulated "my friend Donald Trump" after he claimed victory in the US presidential election.
"I hope Turkey-US relations will strengthen, that regional and global crises and wars, especially the Palestinian issue and the Russia-Ukraine war, will come to an end," the Turkish president wrote on X.
French President Emmanuel Macron congratulated Donald Trump over his projected victory in the US presidential elections.
"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," Macron wrote on X.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated Donald Trump on his US election victory on Wednesday.
"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. This is a huge victory!" he said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Donald Trump on becoming the 47th President of the United States.
"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, let’s work for the betterment of our people and to promote global peace, stability and prosperity," PM Modi wrote on X.
Vice President Kamala Harris carried Minnesota on a ticket with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, extending a winning streak for Democrats that goes back 52 years