It's Official: Trump Wins US Presidency
SnopesNOV 12 2024
As reported by Fox News, Donald Trump has been elected as the 47th president of the United States. He is the second president in American history to win non-consecutive terms after Grover Cleveland.Fox News and The Hill have projected Donald Trump to have won the 47th US presidency. This would make him the second president in American history to win non-consecutive terms after Grover Cleveland. Other outlets have yet to call the race.
Trump has reportedly won 266 Electoral College votes, compared to Harris' 188 votes.As of Nov. 6, 3 AM EST, the Associated Press (AP) has called 267 Electoral College votes for Trump, compared to Harris' 224 votes. 270 are needed to win.
On stage in West Palm Beach, Trump declared victory and said, "This was a movement like nobody's ever seen before, and frankly, this was, I believe, the greatest political movement of all time. There's never been anything like this in this country, and maybe beyond."On stage in West Palm Beach in the early hours of Wednesday, Trump declared victory, saying, "This was a movement like nobody's ever seen before, and frankly, this was, I believe, the greatest political movement of all time. There's never been anything like this in this country, and maybe beyond."
Since leaving office in 2021, Donald Trump has endured partisan lawfare and unfair persecution, and today’s result is a resounding victory for the American people. This is a mandate for strong borders, a robust economy, an America First approach to foreign policy, and a rejection of failed left-leaning policies. The new Trump administration will pursue bold visions to Make America Great Again.
The race isn't over yet. Even if Trump does win, the Democratic Party and the American people will not stand by and let Trumpist policies and Project 2025 run roughshod over institutions and vulnerable people. The Democratic Party believes in checks and balances and the strength of institutions — the American people must rest assured that their voices will be heard in the months ahead even thoughin thisthe iscase of a disappointing result.