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 1:26 PM IST
A star is born: Trump's Shoutout to Elon Musk
In his victory speech in Florida, Donald Trump said Tesla CEO Elon Musk is an important person in the United States. Referring to Musk, Trump said, "A star is born."
- 6 Nov 2024 1:13 PM IST
We're going to help our country heal, says Donald Trump
Former President Donald Trump told his supporters that, "We're going to help our country heal."
"This is a magnificent victory for the American people, that will allow us to make America great again," he added.
- 6 Nov 2024 1:08 PM IST
President Trump and Senator JD Vance going to White House, says US House Speaker
"We have saved America. The American people have spoken, and President Trump and Senator JD Vance are going to the White House. We are ready to get to work for the American people," said Speaker Mike Johnson.
- 6 Nov 2024 12:52 PM IST
Trump needs 4 more electoral votes to win presidency, CNN projects
According to CNN projections, Donald Trump needs only four more electoral votes to win presidency.
- 6 Nov 2024 12:48 PM IST
Dollar soars, bitcoin hits record, stocks swing as Trump win seen
The dollar surged and bitcoin hit a record high Wednesday as traders bet on a victory for Donald Trump as he picked up two of the key swing states needed to take the White House, ramping up bets on fresh tax cuts, tariffs and rising inflation.
While polls had shown the race on a knife edge, the Republican appeared to be faring better than his Democratic opponent Vice President Kamala Harris as results rolled in.
Both candidates have picked up expected wins in safe states, but indications that the business tycoon was edging it boosted the so-called Trump Trade.
Source: AFP
- 6 Nov 2024 12:45 PM IST
Donald Trump wins Pennsylvania
Donald Trump has won the third swing state of Pennsylvania, inching closer to 270-mark
- 6 Nov 2024 12:33 PM IST
Donald Trump wins 2nd Congressional District in Maine
Donald Trump won the 2nd Congressional District in Maine and one electoral vote
- 6 Nov 2024 12:33 PM IST
Donald Trump to speak in Florida soon
Donald Trump is expected to speak in Florida shortly.
- 6 Nov 2024 12:26 PM IST
Republicans set to take control of Senate
Republican Party is set to take control of Senate.
Republican Party - 51 seats
Democratic Party - 42 seats
- 6 Nov 2024 11:54 AM IST
Kamala Harris wins New Hampshire
Vice President Kamala Harris won New Hampshire, continuing the state’s two-decade-long streak of awarding its four electoral votes to Democrats
