Republican nominee Donald Trump hailed his supporters early on Wednesday as election results projected his return to the White House, marking a historic comeback. Securing a projected 277 electoral votes—surpassing the 270 needed—Trump achieved victory by flipping key battleground states such as Pennsylvania and Georgia, and holding a lead in Michigan, according to Fox News.
In an address to a cheering crowd in West Palm Beach, Florida, Trump, joined by his running mate JD Vance and family members, called the victory the "greatest political movement of all time," pledging it would help America "heal." Speaking confidently, he said, "This is a movement like nobody has seen before...we are gonna help our country heal. We have a country that needs help, and needs help very badly. We are gonna fix our borders, we are gonna fix everything about our country."
Notably, Trump’s win marks only the second time in US history that a president will serve two non-consecutive terms, following Grover Cleveland's presidencies in 1884 and 1892. Addressing the magnitude of this achievement, Trump expressed his gratitude to Americans, declaring, "I thank the American people for the extraordinary honour of being elected your 47th President and 45th President."
Vowing to deliver a "strong, safe and prosperous America," Trump added, "This will truly be the golden age of America. This is a magnificent victory for the American people, and it will help us to make America Great Again." In a moment that underscored his resilience, Trump referenced a July assassination attempt in Pennsylvania, from which he emerged unharmed. "God spared my life for a reason," he said, indicating it was to "save our country and restore America to greatness."
The election results extended beyond the presidency, with Republicans projected to secure at least 50 seats in the Senate. Meanwhile, Democratic candidates, according to CNN projections, were expected to win gubernatorial races in only three of the ten states where results were being counted.
As he concluded his speech, Trump acknowledged the challenges ahead, yet promised unwavering dedication, saying, "The task before us will not be easy, but I will bring every ounce of energy, spirit, and fight that I have in my soul to the job that you've entrusted to me."
