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    Donald Trump in a comeback Emerges as 47th US President

    straightnewsng.comBy straightnewsng.comNovember 6, 2024 --- 9:31 pmUpdated:November 13, 2024 --- 9:43 amNo Comments4 Mins Read
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    Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago.

    His hard stance sparked the violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol,  after he was convicted  of felony charges and survived two assassination attempts.

    The Republican Presidential candidate got 292 electoral votes to emerge a winner while his keen contender and Democratic Party Presidential candidate, Kamala Harris polled 224 votes.

    With a win in Wisconsin, Trump cleared the 270 electoral votes needed to clinch the presidency. He won Michigan on Wednesday afternoon, sweeping the “blue wall” along with Pennsylvania — the one-time Democrat-leaning, swing states that all went for Trump in 2016 before flipping to President Joe Biden in 2020.

    Related news: 2024 US election: Trump At 266 Electoral Votes, Harris At 195 

    The victory validates his bare-knuckles approach to politics. He attacked his Democratic rival, Kamala Harris, in deeply personal – often misogynistic and racist – terms as he pushed an apocalyptic picture of a country overrun by violent migrants.

    The coarse rhetoric, paired with an image of hypermasculinity, resonated with angry voters – particularly men – in a deeply polarized nation.

    “I want to thank the American people for the extraordinary honor of being elected your 47th president and your 45th president,” Trump told throngs of cheering supporters in Florida even before his victory was confirmed.

    In state after state, Trump outperformed what he did in the 2020 election while Harris failed to do as well as Joe Biden did in winning the presidency four years ago. Upon taking office again, Trump will work with a Senate that will now be in Republican hands, while control of the House hadn’t been determined.

    “We’ve been through so much together, and today you showed up in record numbers to deliver a victory,” Trump said. “This was something special and we’re going to pay you back,” he said.

    Trump delivers victory speech

    Donald Trump spoke to supporters at his election headquarters in West Palm Beach, Florida and declared victory in the presidential race.

    Trump’s election night watch party in West Palm Beach was filled with jubilant celebrations, with his backers embracing, making calls, and tossing MAGA hats into the air as the results from crucial battleground states come in.

    In a speech delivered, Donald Trump declared his campaign’s victory a triumph over formidable and unprecedented obstacles.

    “We overcame obstacles that nobody thought possible,” Trump stated, reflecting on the challenges his campaign had faced throughout the race.

    The ‘victory’ speech turned to the future as Trump made a bold vow to continue his fight for his supporters’ families and the country’s prosperity.

    “Every single day, I will be fighting for you with every breath in my body,” Trump promised, positioning himself as a relentless advocate for the American people. “I will not rest until we have delivered the strong, safe, and prosperous America.”

    “We’re going to fix everything about our country. We made history for a reason tonight,” he said. “It is now clear that we’ve achieved the most incredible political thing.”

    Donald Trump praised his running mate, Senator JD Vance, during his victory speech in West Palm Beach, Florida, following his strong lead in the 2024 U.S. presidential election. The event saw Trump and Vance addressing an enthusiastic crowd, as Trump solidified his position for a second term.

    In his address, Vance lauded Trump’s leadership, calling it pivotal in what he described as “the greatest political comeback in the history of the United States of America.” “Under President Trump’s leadership, we’re never going to stop fighting for you, for your dreams, for the future of your children,” Vance said. He continued, emphasizing their shared vision for America’s future,

    “And after the greatest political comeback in American history, we’re going to lead the greatest economic comeback in American history.”

    Trump, who had just announced Vance as his running mate, received raucous applause from the crowd as both men vowed to continue working together for the American people.

    While Vance’s role as vice president would grant him limited authority over policy, he is seen as a potential successor to Trump in the 2028 election.

    Trump’s remarks capped off a night filled with celebratory moments, as his supporters cheered and waved in the background. His success in key battleground states, particularly in the South and Midwest, has put him in a strong position to claim the presidency once again.

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