Trump Declares victory in US Election, Harris Yet to Concede
- Donald Trump, the Republican candidate in the United States presidential election, has declared victory over his opponent, Kamala Harris, a Democrat
- The former US president made the declaration after he was projected to win key battlefield states in the poll
- Trump has been declared the winner of three of the seven swing states, which are Pennsylvania, Georgia, and North Carolina
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has declared victory over Democratic rival Kamala Harris after being projected to win the key battleground states of Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Georgia. To win the presidency, a candidate needs at least 270 Electoral votes.
Trump's victory speech emphasized his commitment to helping the country heal, calling it a "political victory that our country has never seen before." Despite not all networks calling the election, Trump has been declared the winner in key swing states, Pennsylvania, Georgia, and North Carolina, with leads in other states still awaiting official calls.
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The mood in Harris' camp
The mood was starkly different at Kamala Harris's camp, with gloom descending as supporters departed a Washington watch party. Harris's campaign co-chair, Cedric Richmond, assured that the vice president would address the nation the following day, leaving many wondering about the future of the Democratic Party.
In a significant blow to Democrats, Trump's Republican Party also gained control of the Senate, flipping two seats to overturn a narrow Democratic majority. This shift in power has far-reaching implications, both domestically and internationally, as US allies in Europe and Asia express concerns about Trump's nationalist policies and praise for autocrats like Vladimir Putin.
Despite global concerns, financial markets reacted positively to Trump's potential victory, with the US dollar surging and bitcoin reaching a record high. Most equity markets also advanced as traders bet on a Trump win, showcasing this election's complex and multifaceted impact on the global economy.
See the video of his speech here:
Trump leads in six battlefield states
Legit.ng earlier reported that former US President Donald Trump took the lead in the ongoing presidential election in six battlefield states.
The outcome so far threatened the chances of Kamala Harris becoming the first female United States president.
Trump is taking the lead in Pennsylvania, Georgia, North Carolina, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Arizona.
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