Trump is back with a nationwide red wave

Donald Trump is projected to win the presidential race for the White House, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris and becoming the 47th President of the United States. 

Many states have no official results yet, and the count continues as polling offices state it is too close to call in Maine, Alaska, Michigan, Arizona, and Nevada. 

However as news outlets released projected results, Trump won the key swing states of Pennsylvania, Georgia, and Wisconsin, earning more than 270 electoral votes. In addition to key swing states, many targeted demographics including women, Latino voters, and Black voters swung towards Trump. 

Today, Trump led Harris in the nationwide popular vote. If this holds, he will become the first Republican to win the popular vote since George W. Bush in the 2004 election.

Trump delivered a victory speech at the Palm Beach Convention Center in Florida early this morning, with Ohio senator and Vice President-elect JD Vance, family, and cheering supporters. “We will make America safe, strong, prosperous, powerful, and free again,” he said. “And I’m asking every citizen all across our land to join me in this noble and righteous endeavor.”

His speech followed Harris’ decision to cancel her expected appearance at Howard University in Washington DC, where many supporters had gathered in anticipation. Her campaign co-chair, Cedric Richmond, stated that Harris would return to Howard later today to address the nation. Harris’ defeat marks the second time that the Democratic Party’s candidate fell short of a historic victory against Trump.

In addition to the presidency, Republicans have won the majority in the U.S. Senate, flipping three key states to put them in control of the upper chamber. As of now, the race for control of the House of Representatives is tight, with a slight Republican lead but over 100 races still being counted. With a Republican Senate and House, Trump could gain major power in easily passing laws, confirming his Cabinet, and even placing Supreme Court justices if vacancies arise.

Republican lawmakers quickly reacted to Trump’s projected victory, welcoming him back to office and reinforcing their commitment to working with him. Internationally, European leaders were quick to congratulate Trump, with many emphasizing their close ties to the United States. 

Trump’s victory cements him as the second candidate in history to win nonconsecutive Presidential terms and shows his popularity with Americans despite many concerns over his age, convictions, and actions.