Donald Trump, the Republican candidate for president, has declared victory in the 2024 US presidential election, pledging to usher in a “golden age” for the country.
Speaking to a crowd of jubilant supporters in Florida, Trump expressed confidence in his political comeback after securing crucial battleground states like Pennsylvania and North Carolina.
With 267 electoral college votes already in hand, Trump needs just three more to reach the required majority of 270 to win the presidency.
The Associated Press and other major media outlets have projected Trump as the winner, although his opponent, Vice-President Kamala Harris, has yet to concede.
“This was a movement like nobody has seen before,” Trump said, describing his victory as part of an unprecedented political movement.
“I believe this was the greatest political movement of all time in this country and maybe beyond,” he added, signaling the significance of his victory in reshaping America’s future.
Trump promised to deliver a “strong, safe” country, emphasizing that he would not rest until he had “fixed everything about our country,” including securing the nation’s borders. He also thanked his supporters, saying he was honored to be elected as both the 47th and 45th president of the United States.
“We made history for a reason tonight,” Trump said, referring to the challenges he overcame throughout the campaign. “It is now clear that we have achieved the most incredible political victory that our country has never seen before.” He vowed to fight for every American citizen, pledging that “every single day, I will be fighting for you with every breath in my body.”
Trump’s speech also focused on his vision for America’s future, where he promised to restore national pride and opportunity. “This will truly be the golden age of America,” he declared. “This is a magnificent victory for the American people that will allow us to make America great again.”
The election, one of the most contentious in recent US history, saw heightened voter engagement, with both candidates presenting starkly different visions for the country’s future. Trump’s victory signals the continuation of his populist agenda, while Harris’s campaign, focused on progressive issues like inclusivity and social justice, failed to overcome the political headwinds faced by her party.
As the results continue to be finalized, all eyes will remain on the political transition ahead, as Trump prepares to return to the White House.