Trump elected 47th President, Harris camp somber

US election 2024
Washington DC
Donald Trump has been elected the 47th president of the United States, international media reports.
With his win in Wisconsin, confirmed by multiple sources, Trump crossed the 270 electoral votes needed to claim the presidency, securing victory in one of the nation’s most fiercely contested races. This marks a dramatic return for Trump, who, four years ago, refused to accept defeat, resulting in a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, a felony conviction, and surviving two assassination attempts.
Harris Watch Party Turns Somber as Trump Closes In
As the race tightened, the mood at Kamala Harris’s election night watch party in Washington, D.C. grew increasingly grim. Supporters who had gathered at Howard University with optimism began to quietly disperse as it became clear Harris would not be delivering an address. The venue, once filled with hopeful chatter, was left empty, marked by abandoned decorations and chairs. This stark contrast to the jubilant celebrations unfolding in Florida, where Trump supporters awaited his victory speech, reflected the shifting mood of the night.
“I’m devastated,” said Dr. Elizabeth Ryznar, a local supporter. “The consequences of a second Trump presidency are unimaginable, and I fear for our country and the planet.” Others, however, held onto hope, stressing that several major cities were still counting votes. “It’s far from over,” said Devante Hill, an attendee. “Metropolitan areas are always slower to report.”
Electoral Vote Count
Trump’s victory was confirmed after a critical win in Wisconsin, where he defeated Democratic challenger Kamala Harris, clinching the final electoral votes necessary to surpass the 270 threshold.Donald Trump has secured victories in four crucial swing states—Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Georgia, and North Carolina—out of the seven most closely contested states.
In a victory speech delivered at Florida’s Palm Beach Convention Center, Trump vowed to work tirelessly to deliver a “strong and prosperous America,” promising to reshape the nation’s future.