Elon Musk Reacts to Donald Trump's Victory, Hails "Mandate for Change" After Election Win
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Elon Musk Reacts to Donald Trump's Victory, Hails "Mandate for Change" After Election Win

  • In a decisive turn of events, Donald Trump has emerged as the front-runner in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, capturing 266 electoral votes to Kamala Harris's 219 as of November 6
  • His lead extends to the popular vote, with 51.1% compared to Harris’s 47.2%, underscoring a significant shift in voter support
  • Influential figures like Elon Musk have reacted promptly, interpreting Trump's rise as a mandate for change and a new direction in American policy

In a striking conclusion to the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, Republican candidate Donald Trump has secured a critical lead, garnering widespread support across key states.

With Trump holding 266 electoral votes as of November 6, 2024, and Kamala Harris trailing with 219, the margin places Trump on the brink of the 270 needed to claim victory.

Elon Musk wearing his MAGA cap
Elon Musk reacts to Donald Trump's victory. Photo credit: X/DonaldTrump/Elon Musk
Source: Twitter

Elon Musk congratulates Trump on victory

This electoral advantage is mirrored in the popular vote, where Trump leads with 51.1%, amounting to 69,309,324 votes, compared to Harris's 47.2% and 63,983,049 votes.

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Prominent tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, who has previously voiced opinions on political and societal shifts, reacted swiftly to the unfolding results.

Musk shared his perspective on X (formerly Twitter), saying:

"The people of America gave @realDonaldTrump a crystal clear mandate for change tonight. The future is gonna be fantastic."

With many crucial states already declared in Trump’s favor and a clear path to victory, Musk’s message resonates with the sentiment of Trump’s supporters who view the election outcome as a call for renewed direction in American policy.

The unfolding scenario highlights not only the intensity of voter turnout but also the closely contested nature of this election, with Trump’s lead solidified across both electoral and popular vote metrics.

See the X post below:

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Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that Donald Trump is projected to win the presidency, securing a second term after a tumultuous four years away from Washington, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ).

This remarkable comeback made Trump the first president in over 120 years to lose the White House and then reclaim it, following in the footsteps of President Grover Cleveland in 1892.

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Basit Jamiu (Editor) Basit Jamiu is a journalist with more than five years of experience. He is a current affairs and politics editor at Legit.ng. He holds a bachelor's degree from Ekiti State University (2018). Basit previously worked as a staff writer at Ikeja Bird (2022), Associate Editor at Prime Progress (2022), and Staff Writer at The Movee (2018). He is a 2024 Open Climate Fellow (West Africa), 2023 MTN Media Fellow, OCRP Fellow at ICIR, and Accountability Fellow at CJID. Email: basit.jamiu@corp.legit.ng.