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.
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- 6 Nov 2024 4:09 PM IST
Donald Trump elected 47th president of US
Donald Trump cleared the 270 electoral votes needed to clinch the presidency, with a win in Wisconsin.
- 6 Nov 2024 3:38 PM IST
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen congratulates Donald Trump
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday congratulated Donald Trump after he claimed victory in the US presidential election.
"I warmly congratulate Donald J. Trump. The EU and the US are more than just allies. We are bound by a true partnership between our people, uniting 800 million citizens. So let's work together on a strong transatlantic agenda that keeps delivering for them," von der Leyen wrote on X. - 6 Nov 2024 3:36 PM IST
China says hopes for peaceful coexistence with US as Donald Trump nears victory
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.
"We will continue to approach and handle China-US relations based on the principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation," foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning told a regular briefing. - 6 Nov 2024 3:35 PM IST
Congress congratulates Donald Trump on US polls win
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".
- 6 Nov 2024 2:54 PM IST
Turkey's Erdogan congratulates Donald Trump
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.
- 6 Nov 2024 2:42 PM IST
French President Emmanuel Macron congratulates Donald Trump
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.
- 6 Nov 2024 2:38 PM IST
Benjamin Netanyahu congratulates Donald Trump
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.
- 6 Nov 2024 2:09 PM IST
PM Modi congratulates Donald Trump
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.
- 6 Nov 2024 1:44 PM IST
Kamala Harris wins Connecticut, CNN projects
Vice President Kamala Harris will win Connecticut, CNN projected on Wednesday.
- 6 Nov 2024 1:32 PM IST
Kamala Harris wins Minnesota
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
