Donald Trump made a triumphant return to the political stage on Wednesday, declaring victory in the US presidential election after an intense and hard-fought campaign.
Addressing the crowd of supporters at his campaign headquarters in West Palm Beach, Florida, Trump proclaimed that America was on the cusp of a ‘golden age’ under his leadership.
Trump stated, “We made history. This will truly be the golden age of America. That’s why this is a magnificent victory for the American people that will allow us to make America great again.”
Fox News was the first major network to call the race in Trump’s favor, projecting he would secure at least 315 electoral votes after sweeping four key swing states and maintaining a strong lead in three others.
Other media outlets also showed Trump on the verge of victory, though they withheld formal declarations until all results were finalized.
Trump’s speech came as he claimed victory not only in the Electoral College but also in the popular vote, marking a significant achievement for his campaign.
Drawing applause from the crowd, Trump asserted, “We also have won the popular vote. That was great. Winning the popular vote was very nice, very nice. I will tell you a great feeling of love.”
In his victory address, he also pointed to the Republican Party’s resurgence, claiming that the Senate had flipped back to GOP control and that Republicans were on track to retain the House of Representatives.
A beaming Trump, flanked by his family and running mate JD Vance, took the stage to chants of ‘USA, USA’ from his supporters.
Trump Praises Vance As Vice-Presidential Pick
Vance, who had been the subject of some early skepticism as Trump’s vice-presidential pick, received praise from the president.
“He’s turned out to be a good choice. I took a little heat at the beginning, but he was, I knew the brain was a good one, about as good as it gets. And we love the family. We’re going to have a great four years,” Trump said.
Vance echoed Trump’s sentiment, calling the win “The greatest political comeback in the history of the United States of America.”
He further promised that under Trump’s leadership, the country would experience “the greatest economic comeback in American history.”
In his speech, Trump outlined his vision for the future. He emphasized the need to heal the country after a tumultuous election season.
However, his victory speech was notably absent of any mention of his political opponents, including Vice President Kamala Harris or President Joe Biden. Instead, Trump focused on his plans for his second term in office.
Additionally, Trump stated, “We have a country that needs help, and it needs help very badly. We’re going to fix our borders. We’re going to fix everything about our country.”
Immigration was a central issue in the campaign, and Trump doubled down on his stance. He promised to crack down on illegal migration.
“We’re going to have to seal up those borders,” he said, adding, “We want people to come back again. We have to let them come back in, but they have to come in legally.”
Harris’s Celebration Venue Closes Early After Trump’s Victory Speech
In the wake of Trump’s victory speech, the venue for Vice President Kamala Harris’s own planned celebration, at Howard University in Washington, closed early.
Campaign aides confirmed that Harris had gone home and would speak to supporters the following morning.
Despite the celebrations, Trump’s victory speech was laced with determination.
“I will fight for you, for your family, and your future. Every single day I will be fighting for you with every breath in my body,” Trump vowed.
Trump’s resounding win in the election marks an extraordinary political comeback, and the nation now faces the prospect of another four years under his leadership.
The path forward will likely be one of continued polarization, but for now, Trump and his supporters are relishing in what they believe to be the dawn of a new era for America.
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