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Donald Trump has secured his victory in the 2024 presidential election, marking his return to the White House. The Associated Press projected just after 5:30 AM on Wednesday that Trump defeated Vice President Kamala Harris in a remarkable comeback, winning key battleground states to seal his victory.
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AP Calls the Race for Trump
At 5:34 AM EST, the AP projected that Trump clinched the state of Wisconsin, taking its 10 electoral votes and pushing his total to 277—sealing Harris’ defeat and ending her path to victory.
Stock Futures Surge
Following Trump’s projected win, Dow and S&P 500 futures spiked over 2% early Wednesday, signaling investor optimism in response to the outcome.
Trump’s Strong Lead in Michigan and Wisconsin
Trump led Harris by more than 100,000 votes in both Michigan and Wisconsin, with roughly 90% of the vote counted in each state. These states have traditionally been bellwethers in presidential races, and Trump’s significant margins made a Harris win highly unlikely.
The AP Explains Delay in Formal Call
Despite the clear trend, the AP had not yet officially called the race for Trump as of early Wednesday. They cited outstanding votes in Democratic strongholds such as Wayne County (Michigan) and Milwaukee County (Wisconsin) as the reason. These areas could potentially narrow Trump’s lead, but they presented Harris’ only slim hope.
World Leaders React
Global leaders were quick to congratulate Trump on his win. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and French President Emmanuel Macron all sent messages of congratulations. Netanyahu described Trump’s win as “history’s greatest comeback,” while Macron expressed readiness to continue working together, as they did during Trump’s first term.
Trump Declares Victory
Trump addressed his supporters early Wednesday morning after winning Pennsylvania. From his Palm Beach election headquarters, he declared, “This was a movement like nobody’s ever seen before, and frankly, I believe this was the greatest political movement of all time.” Trump was joined by his family, including his wife Melania and children, as well as his running mate, Sen. JD Vance.
Trump Praises Vance and Musk
In his victory speech, Trump praised Sen. JD Vance, saying he had been a wise choice as a running mate. He also took the opportunity to thank Elon Musk, calling the SpaceX CEO a “super genius” and expressing admiration for his innovations.
Trump Wins Pennsylvania
Trump’s victory in Pennsylvania’s 19 electoral votes gave him 267 electoral votes, just three shy of the 270 needed to win. With Pennsylvania securely in his column, Trump’s path to victory was almost complete. Alaska’s three electoral votes, though still uncalled, were expected to push him past the threshold.
Trump Leads in Swing States
In addition to Pennsylvania, Trump led in other crucial battleground states such as North Carolina, Georgia, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Nevada. With these states counted, Trump looked poised to reclaim the presidency.
Harris Camp Struggles
Harris campaign officials, speaking to supporters at Howard University, expressed caution as Trump extended his leads in the battleground states. Campaign chair Jen O’Malley Dillon conveyed that they were awaiting the final results from Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania but did not express strong optimism as the night wore on.
Trump Leads in Swing States and Secures Key Areas
Trump had early leads in several states crucial to the election outcome. By 1 AM EST, Trump had already secured North Carolina and Georgia, adding a total of 32 electoral votes to his tally. Meanwhile, Harris had secured only a handful of states, most notably Illinois.
Harris Struggles in Key Demographic Groups
Exit polls revealed that Harris had struggled to hold onto some key demographic groups that had been pivotal in Joe Biden’s 2020 victory. Harris won a narrow majority of Latino voters but lost some support compared to Biden’s performance four years ago, particularly among Latino men.
Republicans Flip the Senate
In addition to the presidency, Republicans regained control of the Senate, securing significant wins in key states like West Virginia and Ohio, where Trump ally Bernie Moreno ousted incumbent Democrat Sherrod Brown. This marked a significant shift in power in Washington, adding to Trump’s victories.
Trump’s Merchandising Push
Throughout election night, Trump’s campaign continued to push merchandise sales, urging supporters to purchase campaign-themed items. This commercial push became a hallmark of his re-election effort, continuing from his previous term.
Bomb Threats Disrupt Voting in Pennsylvania
Election day in Pennsylvania was marred by bomb threats that temporarily disrupted polling operations in several counties. Fortunately, these threats were deemed non-credible, but they added an element of chaos to the election process.
Final Thoughts:
With his decisive wins in key battlegrounds, Trump is on track to become the 47th President of the United States, making a stunning political comeback after losing to Joe Biden in 2020. As of early Wednesday morning, the AP had not yet declared a formal winner, but with his lead in enough states to secure the electoral votes, it seems all but certain that Trump will return to the White House.
For ongoing updates and analysis, continue to check back for live coverage as the official race results are confirmed.
