US Election 2024 Highlights: Donald Trump wins against Kamala Harris, set to become 47th US President
Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, after defeating Democratic candidate Kamala Harris.
Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, after defeating Democratic candidate Kamala Harris. He secured the required 270 electoral votes to win the presidency with his victory in Wisconsin.
Both of them have pushed hard in the multiple campaigns ahead of the US polling that began on Tuesday. In the final hours, tens of millions of Americans cast their votes either to elevate Vice President Kamala Harris to the Oval Office or give former President Donald Trump, a second term.
Americans have shown concerns about inflation, healthcare, and job security. And Harris and Trump have focused on important issues for many voters during their campaign. Harris promises to focus on reducing the cost of living and protecting women’s rights regarding abortion. Trump, on the other hand, emphasized the economy, lowering energy costs, and policies on immigrants.
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Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, after defeating Democratic candidate Kamala Harris.
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Donald Trump has surpassed the majority mark of 270 electoral votes to win against Kamala Harris. He is set to become the 47th President of the United States of America.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer congratulated Donald Trump
“From growth and security to innovation and tech. I know that the UK-US special relationship will continue to prosper on both sides of the Atlantic for years to come.”
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer congratulated Donald Trump
“From growth and security to innovation and tech. I know that the UK-US special relationship will continue to prosper on both sides of the Atlantic for years to come.”
Israel’s president Isaac Herzog has described Donald Trump as a “champion of peace”
"I look forward to working with you to strengthen the ironclad bond between our peoples, to build a future of peace and security for the Middle East, and to uphold our shared values."
Trump leading in Nevada and Wisconsin
The former president eyeing to clinch electoral votes in key battleground states Nevada and Wisconsin. He is just one state away from securing the victory by touching the 270 marks.
Hungarian PM terms Trump’s victory 'biggest political comeback in US history'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered ‘heartiest’ congratulations to Donald Trump
French President Emmanuel Macron congratulates Trump, says 'ready to work together'
Trump concludes his speech by calling the election a "massive victory for democracy and for freedom."
He stopped to add Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that he is going "to help make America healthy again." He also praised his supporter Elon Musk saying, "A star is born".
While Trump claims victory, Kamala Harris wins Minnesota
The Democratic candidate earned 10 electoral votes but it would not be enough for her to defeat Trump, considering that he can easily pick three more electoral votes from the swing states.
Trump is three electoral votes short of reclaiming the White House as 47th president of the US
The Republican presidential nominee has so far clinched 267 electoral votes. By gaining grounds on any remaining swing state, he will win the presidency defeating Kamala Harris who is far behind with 224 electoral votes.
Trump takes the stage in Florida with his running mate JD Vance
Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson has congratulated Donald Trump ahead of US presidential 2024 results
“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.”
Sensex jumps over 700 points, ahead of US presidential results signaling Donald Trump's win
Donald Trump reportedly won crucial Pennsylvania, Kamala Harris lost on key swing state
Has Donald Trump won the US Presidential Election?
According to Fox News, Donald Trump has won the US presidential elections, Trump will win 277 electoral votes while Kamala Harris will win 226 as per projections.
Oklahoma Republican congressman Kevin Hern congratulates Trump ahead of US presidential election final results.
"This campaign felt different from the start – Americans were sick and tired of the status quo under Biden-Harris and wanted the prosperity they felt under Donald Trump. I am thrilled to see President Trump win the electoral votes to send him back to the White House and cannot wait to work alongside him to Make America Great Again. Americans fought to win back their nation and we did it!"
Kamala Harris wins New Hampshire: The Democratic candidate clinched four electoral votes in the state
US presidential election voting ends as final polls close in Alaska
Trump is projected to win Georgia, as no uncounted ballot left for Harris to overtake as per CNN reports
Harris will not deliver a speech tonight
Kamala Harris’s campaign co-chair Cedric Richmond said that she will not be speaking tonight while addressing the crowd assembled for the election night party.
Republican Party has regained the majority in the Senate
Republicans will reportedly set to control the upper chamber of Congress after four years. If Donald Trump wins, they will be empowered to confirm his federal judges, Supreme Court justices, and cabinet appointees.
Hawaii called for Kamala Harris: Democratic party gains four electoral votes, closing the gap to Trump
Trump maintains the lead in Georgia
Few votes are left to be counted in the Atlanta area, and Kamala Harris is slightly behind the former president.
Harris gains ground in New Mexico, California, Washington, and Oregon; Trump takes North Carolina and Idaho
Kamala wins New York, the most crucial state
New York's electoral vote haul is the fourth richest, after California, Texas, and Florida. Harris has managed to win 28 electoral votes from the crucial state although she trails Trump in early trends.
Bitcoin hits record high as Donald Trump leads
The world’s largest cryptocurrency surged 7% to $75,060, surpassing its previous March peak as per reports from CNN. On the other hand, the rupee may hit a record low as the dollar bolsters on Trump's lead in the US election 2024.
Donald Trump wins Iowa
Republican candidate Donald Trump secured Iowa’s six electoral votes, taking down late poll shock that predicted Harris won in the state.
Harris is projected to have won 10 states: The Democratic candidate has gained traction in Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont as per the Associated Press.
Kamala Harris takes Colorado
Harris is projected to win 10 electoral votes in Colorado, taking her tally to 112. She trails Trump, who won Mississippi, according to the Associated Press.
More than half of states across the United States have closed their polls. However, several swing states faced voting delays due to a series of hoax bomb threats.
The FBI stated that hoax bomb threats were made on Tuesday at polling locations in five swing states—Georgia, Michigan, Arizona, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania. The agency added the threats are mostly from Russian email domains.
Donald Trump sweeps the Red States
The Republican presidential nominee has gained his ground in major Red States including North Dakota, Nebraska, South Dakota, Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Alabama, South Caroline, Florida, Indiana, West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Wyoming, and Arkansas.
Donald Trump wins Ohio for the third time
Trump defeated Harris to capture the state’s 17 electoral votes as Ohio turned again to support him as they did in 2016 and 2020.
Donald Trump wins Florida, where he lives
The Republican presidential nominee earned 59,44, 969 around 56.2 percent, winning 30 electoral votes in Florida, according to AP.
Kamala Harris wins New York
New York has voted for Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris for 28 electoral votes. Former President Donald Trump has once again struggled to in his home state.