BREAKING: Trump declares victory in US election; Harris yet to concede

BREAKING: Trump declares victory in US election; Harris yet to concede

  • Donald Trump declared victory over Kamala Harris after winning key battleground states in the US elections
  • Trump secured Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Georgia, crucial for his path to the White House
  • Securing the presidency requires a minimum of 270 electoral votes to clinch victory

Republican candidate Donald Trump declared victory over Democrat Kamala Harris after projections showed him winning key battlegrounds like Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Georgia. To win, presidential candidates must secure at least 270 electoral votes.

Trump's victory speech emphasized his commitment to helping the country heal, calling it a "political victory that our country has never seen before."

Former US President Donald Trump has declared victory over his opponent, Kamala Harris in the US presidential election, after winning three battlefield states.
Trump declared victory over Harris in the US presidential election Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Despite not all networks calling the election, Trump has been declared the winner in key swing states: Pennsylvania, Georgia, and North Carolina. Leads in other states are still awaiting official calls.

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The mood in Harris' camp

The mood was starkly different at Kamala Harris' camp, with gloom descending as supporters departed a Washington watch party. Harris's campaign co-chair, Cedric Richmond, assured that the vice president would address the nation the following day, leaving many wondering about the future of the Democratic Party.

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In a significant blow to Democrats, Trump's Republican Party also gained control of the Senate, flipping two seats to overturn a narrow Democratic majority. This power shift has far-reaching implications, both domestically and internationally, as US allies in Europe and Asia express concerns about Trump's nationalist policies and praise for autocrats like Vladimir Putin.

Despite global concerns, financial markets reacted positively to Trump's potential victory, with the US dollar surging and bitcoin reaching a record high.

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Most equity markets also advanced as traders bet on a Trump win, showcasing this election's complex and multifaceted impact on the global economy.

See the video of his speech here:

Reactions to the speech:

Here are some responses from netizens.

@m1ku._.l0caldumb4ss.com:

"America is cooked."

@virgoqueenbae0:

"America cannot be real."

@sir_outlaw:

"How the hell vote 68 million people for him?"

@sammy5161:

"So happy for Trump."

@namaste19700:

"This is bad for America."

Trump takes control of Senate

Former President Donald Trump, leading the Republican Party, has regained control of the U.S. Senate. This marks the first time since 2021 that Republicans hold Senate control, a significant milestone.

Key races in Ohio and Nebraska were instrumental in shifting Senate power from Democrats to Republicans.

Source: Legit.ng

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