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US Election: Donald Trump Elected as 47th President

US Election: Donald Trump Elected as 47th President

Above: Donald Trump dances off stage at the conclusion of a campaign rally at the J.S. Dorton Arena on Nov. 4, 2024 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Image copyright: Chip Somodevilla/Staff/Getty Images News via Getty Images

The Facts

  • According to The Associated Press (AP), former Pres. Donald Trump will return to the White House as the 47th US president after winning Wisconsin's 10 electoral votes at 5:34 am EST WednesdayAccording to The Associated Press (AP), former Pres. Donald Trump will return to the White House as the 47th US president after winning Wisconsin's 10 electoral votes at 5:34 a.m. EST Wednesday

  • With a win in Wisconsin, Trump cleared the 270 electoral votes needed to return to power. The AP has called 277 Electoral College votes for Trump, compared to Kamala Harris' 224 votes.With the victory in Wisconsin, Trump has cleared the threshold of 270 electoral votes needed to return to power. The AP report also means that at least 277 Electoral College votes have been called for Trump, compared to Kamala Harris' 224.


The Spin

Donald Trump has endured partisan lawfare and unfair persecution since leaving office in 2021, 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.

While Harris will accept the election results once they are tabulated, the ballot-counting process is still ongoing in the face of irregularities in certain states. The questionable actions of certain GOP-led states, particularly regarding local election laws, are ironic, given that thisthey isare exactly what Trump accused Biden of doing in the face of his 2020 defeat. Whether you live in a red or blue state, every American's vote must be counted before a winner is declared.


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