US Election Results: Kamala Harris to address her supporters at 2.30am
US Election Results: Vice President Kamala Harris, who lost the presidential elections to her Republican rival Donald Trump, would address her supporters on Wednesday afternoon. According to the White House, Harris would deliver her speech at 4 pm EST (2.30 am IST on Thursday). Trump has, so far, received 277 electoral college votes, seven more than required for him to be declared the winner of the presidential elections. On the other hand, Harris has 224 in her kitty....Read More
Earlier today, Donald Trump pledged to fight for the American people, vowing to “not rest until delivering a strong, safe, and prosperous America.” Speaking to a jubilant crowd, the former president emphasized his unwavering commitment to the nation’s future.
“Every single day, I will be fighting for you with every breath in my body,” Trump declared, drawing a roaring reception from his supporters.
Trump’s speech came as he gained momentum in the race, with early results showing a strong performance in key battleground states, positioning him closer to a potential victory.
Trump won Florida, a state that has shifted strongly to Republicans in recent elections. He also secured early wins in traditionally Republican states like Texas, South Carolina, and Indiana, while Harris won Democratic strongholds such as New York, Massachusetts, and Illinois.
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The race was very close, with some experts believing Kamala Harris, 60, held a slight lead over Donald Trump, 78, in key states like Pennsylvania. During her campaign, Harris focused on issues that resonated with many voters. She promised to support the middle class, provide tax cuts for over 100 million Americans, make housing affordable, and protect women's rights, especially regarding abortion.
Donald Trump also made bold promises, including boosting the economy, lowering energy costs, raising tariffs on foreign goods, particularly from China, and launching a major deportation plan for undocumented immigrants.
Surveys before the election indicated that voters' top concerns were inflation, job security, healthcare, and the state of the economy. In the final days of her campaign, Harris framed the election as a fight for basic freedoms and women's rights, while Trump maintained a firm stance, hinting that he might not accept the results if he lost.
As the polls opened, both candidates urged people to vote. The first votes were cast in Dixville Notch, New Hampshire. Polls began closing at different times throughout the day, and there was increased security in many cities to prevent potential violence.
Here are the main highlights of the US election results
- Trump becomes only the second president to return to the White House for a second non-consecutive term, after Grover Cleveland.
- Trump becomes the first US president facing criminal cases, including charges related to his alleged role in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riots after losing to Joe Biden.
- Donald Trump vowed to fight for the American people, pledging to “not rest until delivering a strong, safe, and prosperous America.”
- Trump will make history as the first US President to be impeached twice and then re-elected to serve a second term.
In their final rallies, Harris and Trump presented very different visions for the country. Harris spoke about unity and overcoming division, while Trump warned of a dark future under Democratic leadership.
The US had 50 states, most of which typically voted for the same party. A total of 538 electoral college votes were available, with a candidate needing 270 to win. If both candidates won the states that usually supported them, Harris would still need 44 electoral votes, while Trump would need 51. This made swing states, especially in the Rust Belt like Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin, crucial for both candidates.
In US politics, a swing state (also called a battleground state) is a state where both major parties—Democrats and Republicans—had equal or nearly equal support. This made these states highly competitive during elections, especially in presidential races.
As the election results began to come in, Harris was at Howard University in Washington, while Trump held an election watch party at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in Florida. If she won, Harris would have made history as the first woman, first Black woman, and first person of South Asian descent to become President of the United States.
US Presidential Results Live: Donald Trump wins Michigan
US Presidential Results Live: Incoming president Donald Trump added to his election victory tally Wednesday when American media called the state of Michigan.
With more than 95% of precincts reporting, NBC and Fox News have called the northern former manufacturing stronghold for Trump, bringing his reported Electoral College tally to 292.
US Presidential Results Live: Kamala Harris to deliver speech at 2.30am
Vice President Kamala Harris, who lost the presidential elections to her Republican rival Donald Trump, would address her supporters on Wednesday afternoon, according to her campaign and the White House.
According to the White House, Kamala Harris will likely deliver her speech at 2:30am (IST).
US Presidential Results Live: Nikki Haley congratulates Donald Trump on ‘strong win’
US Presidential Results Live: Former governor of South Carolina Nikki Haley congratulated Donald Trump on his win and said that it was time for the American people to come together, in a post on social media platform X.
The Indian-American politician said, “The American people have spoken. Now, it’s time for the American people to come together, pray for our country, and start the process of a peaceful transition.”
She also called for Vice President Kamala Harris to concede the election.
US Presidential Results Live: Kamala Harris to address supporters on Wednesday
Vice President Kamala Harris, who lost the presidential elections to her Republican rival Donald Trump, would address her supporters on Wednesday afternoon, according to her campaign and the White House.
In an invite sent to her supporters and volunteers, her campaign said the Democratic leader would be at an event at Howard University.
“We invite you to join the Harris-Walz campaign for an event with Vice President Kamala Harris today at Howard University in Washington, DC,” said the invite. (PTI)
US Presidential Results Live: Indian PM Narendra Modi calls up Donald Trump
PM Narendra Modi posted on X, “Had a great conversation with my friend, President @realDonaldTrump , congratulating him on his spectacular victory. Looking forward to working closely together once again to further strengthen India-US relations across technology, defence, energy, space and several other sectors."
US Presidential Results Live: Kremlin to ‘judge Trump by actions’
The Kremlin said Wednesday that it would judge Donald Trump, who has vowed to swiftly end the Ukraine conflict, on his "actions" in office, as many in the West fear his second term could spell disaster for Kyiv.
Many in Russia cautiously welcomed Trump's win, with people telling AFP on the streets of Moscow they hoped he would deliver on promises to end almost three years of fighting. (AFP)
US Presidential Results Live: Musk Is About to Find What $130 Million for Trump Gets Him
No billionaire did more to help Donald Trump win the US presidential election than Elon Musk. The Tesla Inc. and SpaceX boss will now find out whether it pays off, or if he ends up getting burned.
Musk, whose growing political apparatus has already proved its mettle, will gain more than just an ally in the White House. Trump has vowed to give him an official role cutting government spending — and with it, the power to influence policy and the federal agencies that oversee his vast empire of companies. (Bloomberg)
US Presidential Results Live: Harris to call Trump to concede defeat
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to call Donald Trump on Wednesday to concede defeat in the presidential election, NBC News reported on Wednesday, citing two Harris aides. President Joe Biden will also call Trump and address the nation over the election results. (Reuters)
US Presidential Results Live: Ramdas Athawale hails ‘Republican’ Trump's win
Union minister Ramdas Athawale on Wednesday expressed happiness that Donald Trump, who also belongs to a “Republican” party like the one headed by him, has won the US presidential election. “Indian-Americans played a key role in Trump’s victory,” Athawale, president of the Republican Party of India, told reporters. (PTI)
US Presidential Results Live: Tesla stock price up 13% after Trump win
Tesla stock price is up by 13 percent while Bitcoin continues to soar after Donald Trump emerged victorious in the US presidential elections 2024.
US Presidential Results Live: Can Trump's win threaten global trade?
During his first term in office from 2017 to 2021, Trump often resorted to punitive tariffs in disputes with trade partners. In this 2024 campaign, he pledged to impose an additional 60 percent import tariff on Chinese products and an extra 10 percent tariff on products from the rest of the world. Economists believe that this can have a short term economic impact but no cause for concern in the big picture. (Reuters)
US Presidential Results Live: Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina congratulates Donald Trump
Sheikh Hasina, former Bangladesh president who was ousted during protests earlier this year, congratulated Donald Trump for his win in the US presidential elections. “Sheikh Hasina recalled with fondness her several meetings and interactions as Prime Minister with @realDonaldTrump and @MELANIATRUMP during his first presidency,” the statement by Awami League reads.
US Presidential Results Live: 5 factors that led to Kamala Harris' loss
From failing to prove her achievements to the public to being perceived as the weaker candidate in the US presidential elections, here are five factors that led to Kamala Harris' defeat against Donald Trump. Read more.
US Presidential Results Live: Gazans want Trump to end Israel-Hamas war
The residents of Gaza are appealing to President-elect Donald Trump to end the war in the region, pleading the new US government to ensure peace in the conflicted region.
US Presidential Results Live: Mexico holding off on congratulating Trump
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Wednesday that she will wait to formally recognize a winner in the U.S. presidential election until vote tallies are finalized, after preliminary vote results overnight gave Donald Trump a victory. (Reuters)
US Presidential Results Live: Kash Patel may be Trump's choice for CIA chief
As of now, Kash Patel is the top contender to be appointed as the chief of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Many Trump allies have put forward Patel's name to be appointed as the CIA head as he is considered to be the ultimate Republican ally. Read more.
US Presidential Results Live: Trump asks Americans to ‘show him the memes’
After winning the US Presidential polls, Donald Trump urged all Americans to ‘show him the memes’. The President-elect posted on X, “Show me the memes!!! It’s my second all nighter in a row and I’m too tired to search for them. Send them below!!! This is going to be glorious.”
US Presidential Results Live: Harris wins Nebraska's 2nd district
Democrat Kamala Harris won Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District to net one of the Republican-leaning state’s five electoral votes, according to the Associated Press.
Nebraska isn’t a winner-take-all state. The winner of the state gets two electoral votes, and the winner of each district receives one. Republicans tried to change the state to winner-take-all prior to the election but weren’t successful. (Bloomberg)
US Presidential Results Live: Trump's agenda for second administration
Donald Trump has promised sweeping action in a second administration. The former president and now president-elect often skipped over details but through more than a year of policy pronouncements and written statements outlined a wide-ranging agenda that blends traditional conservative approaches to taxes, regulation and cultural issues with a more populist bent on trade and a shift in America's international role.
Trump's agenda also would scale back federal government efforts on civil rights and expand presidential powers. (AP)
US Presidential Results Live: Stocks rally after Trump secures second election win
Futures tied to the S&P 500 and the Dow soared to record highs on Wednesday as Republican Donald Trump won the 2024 U.S. presidential election, capping his return four years after he was voted out of the White House. (Reuters)
US Presidential Results Live: Crypto frenzy after Trump-Vance win
The price of bitcoin hit a new high Wednesday as investors bet that former President Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential election will be a boon for cryptocurrencies.
Bitcoin jumped nearly 8% in early trading, climbing above $75,000 and smashing its previous record set in March. Other cryptocurrencies also soared, including ether, the world's second most popular cryptocurrency after bitcoin, which rallied 8%. (AP)
US Presidential Results Live: Trump likely to pick his cabinet in a few weeks
After winning the US election 2024, President-elect Donald Trump could begin the process of choosing a cabinet and selecting other high-ranking administration officials in the coming weeks, reported Reuters.
US Presidential Results Live: Usha Vance's village ecstatic over Trump win
As the election frenzy in the United States ends with Republicans rejoicing Donald Trump's victory, a small village in India is holding its own quaint celebration for one of their descendants, who will now become the ‘Second Lady’ of America. Read more.
US Presidential Results Live: Trump on track to win popular vote, first Republican since Bush
US Presidential Results Live: Donald Trump has not only won the Electoral College but is also on track to win the popular vote. The last Republican to achieve this was President George W. Bush in 2004, when he defeated Democratic challenger John Kerry. Bush secured approximately three million more votes than Kerry, along with 286 Electoral College votes.
US Presidential Results Live: Ramaphosa congratulates Trump on US election victory, hopes for stronger partnership
US Presidential Results Live: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa congratulated Donald Trump on his US election victory on Wednesday in a post on the social media platform X. “I look forward to strengthening the close and mutually beneficial partnership between our two nations across all areas of cooperation,” Ramaphosa wrote.
US Presidential Results Live: Saudi king Salman and crown prince congratulate Trump on election victory
US Presidential Results Live: Saudi Arabia's King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman congratulated Donald Trump on his election victory on Wednesday, according to state media. The two leaders sent messages to Trump, who had fostered strong ties with Saudi Arabia during his first term. King Salman highlighted “close relations between the two friendly countries and peoples,” saying their shared efforts to strengthen and develop ties across various sectors, the official Saudi Press Agency reported.
US Presidential Results Live: Los Angeles voters oust DA George Gascón, elect Nathan Hochman
US Presidential Results Live: In Los Angeles County, voters removed Democrat District Attorney George Gascón from office, choosing independent candidate Nathan Hochman, a former Republican. Hochman had pledged a tougher stance on crime in the nation’s most populous county, NYT reported.
US Presidential Results Live: Kremlin cautious after Trump’s election win, doubts Ukraine war end promise
US Presidential Results Live: The Kremlin reacted cautiously on Wednesday after Donald Trump declared victory in the US presidential election, describing the US as a still-hostile state and saying it remains to be seen whether Trump's rhetoric on ending the Ukraine war will materialise. Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine sparked the most significant confrontation between Moscow and the West since the 1962 Cuban missile crisis, which brought the Soviet Union and the U.S. to the brink of nuclear conflict. (Reuters)
US Presidential Results Live: Indian village celebrates Usha Vance's success after Trump's election win
US Presidential Results Live: As Donald Trump claimed victory in the US election, residents of a small village in India celebrated the rise of Usha Vance, the wife of Trump’s running mate JD Vance, hoping her success will bring improvements to their community. Usha Vance, 38, was born and raised in San Diego, but her paternal ancestors come from this village in Andhra Pradesh. (AFP)
US Presidential Results Live: Trump wins Wisconsin, defeating Kamala Harris in key battleground state
US Presidential Results Live: Former president Donald Trump won Wisconsin on Wednesday, defeating vice president Kamala Harris in a key battleground state. The victory gives Trump 10 electoral college votes. He had narrowly won Wisconsin in 2016 but lost it to Joe Biden in 2020. Both Trump and Harris focused on Wisconsin during their campaigns. In 2020, Trump tried to overturn his loss in the state through lawsuits and recounts, but was unsuccessful. The Associated Press declared Trump the winner at 5:34 a.m. EST.
US Presidential Results Live: Trump wins presidency again, securing over 270 electoral votes
US Presidential Results Live: Donald Trump was elected president, capping a remarkable comeback four years after he was voted out of the White House and ushering in a new American leadership likely to test democratic institutions at home and relations abroad. Trump, 78, recaptured the White House on Wednesday by securing more than the 270 Electoral College votes needed to win the presidency, Edison Research projected, following a campaign of dark rhetoric that deepened the polarization in the country.
US Presidential Results Live: Trump's foreign policy promises spark global uncertainty after election win
US Presidential Results Live: During his campaign to reclaim the U.S. presidency, Donald Trump pledged to end Russia's war in Ukraine within 24 hours, warned that Israel’s security could be jeopardized if he lost, and proposed sweeping tariffs on Chinese imports. Now, with his claimed victory, many at home and abroad are asking: will he follow through on these bold foreign policy promises? Though Trump has shared few specifics, supporters argue that his “peace through strength” approach and forceful personality will assert U.S. influence and stabilize what they see as a “world on fire.” (Reuters)
US Presidential Results Live: Trump’s win puts Paris climate deal at risk, says Indian National Congress MP Jairam Ramesh
US Presidential Results Live: Congress Rajya Sabha MP Jairam Ramesh called Donald Trump’s return a “stunning comeback,” adding that it raises concerns about the future of the Paris Climate Agreement. “Donald Trump has staged an astonishing comeback. Undoubtedly, why and how it happened will be analysed in great detail over the next few weeks, as will the question of what this comeback means for the USA and the rest of the world. But what is certain is that the future of the 2015 Paris Agreement on Climate Change which America had rejoined under President Biden is now extremely shaky. If the US were to withdraw again it would be disastrous,” Jairam Ramesh wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
US Presidential Results Live: Trump's election win likely to halt criminal cases during presidency
US Presidential Results Live: Donald Trump's declared victory in the US presidential election on Wednesday is likely to pause the criminal cases against him for the duration of his four-year term in office. Trump, the first former US president to face criminal charges, has been under four concurrent prosecutions this year. These cases include accusations of covering up a hush money payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels during his 2016 campaign and attempting to overturn his 2020 election defeat. In May, a New York jury convicted him of falsifying business records related to the Daniels payment, making him the first former president found guilty of a felony. (Reuters)
US Presidential Results Live: World leaders congratulate Trump on stunning US election comeback
US Presidential Results Live: World leaders extended their congratulations to Donald Trump as he declared victory in the US election, concluding one of the most intense campaigns in recent political history, and defeating his Democratic opponent Kamala Harris. Trump’s apparent win signals a striking comeback. The Republican had exited the White House four years ago in disgrace after his supporters stormed the US Capitol in an attempt to overturn his election defeat to Joe Biden. This time, voters impacted by years of high inflation chose to reject Vice President Harris, who entered the race at the eleventh hour with aspirations to become America’s first female leader.
US Presidential Results Live: Mass deportation on cards after Trump's victory
Donald Trump is expected to mobilize agencies across the U.S. government to help him deport record numbers of immigrants, building on efforts in his first term to tap all available resources and pressure so-called "sanctuary" jurisdictions to cooperate, according to six former Trump officials and allies.
Trump claimed victory in the 2024 presidential contest, telling supporters America had given him an "unprecedented and powerful mandate". (Reuters)
US Presidential Results Live: Decoding Elon Musk-Donald Trump partnership in US election
Republican candidate Donald Trump claimed victory in the 2024 US presidential election after Fox News projected that he had defeated his Democratic rival Kamala Harris. Hours before his speech, Tesla founder Elon Musk, one of the staunchest supporters of the former President, declared that the people of America had given a clear mandate in favour of the real estate mogul and that the "future" would be "fantastic". Read more.
US Presidential Results Live: India expects policy continuity amid new leadership in US
India expects "policy continuity" with the United States no matter what the result is in the U.S. presidential election, the country's chief economic adviser told Reuters.
India's Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran was speaking to Reuters in Singapore just as Republican Donald Trump declared victory in Tuesday's election.
"To a large extent, it will be policy continuity either way. So there'll be variations by degrees," Nageswaran said. (Reuters)
US Presidential Results Live: Irish PM Simon Harris congratulates Trump
Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris posted on X, “The people of the United States have spoken and Ireland will work to deepen and strengthen the historic and unbreakable bonds between our people and our nations in the years ahead.”
US Presidential Results Live: Keir starmer congratulates Trump, says UK-US ties will continue to strengthen
US Presidential Results Live: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer congratulated Donald Trump on his "historic election victory" on Wednesday, emphasizing that the UK-US special relationship would “continue to prosper.” “As the closest of allies, we stand shoulder to shoulder in defense of our shared values of freedom, democracy, and enterprise. From growth and security to innovation and tech, I am confident that the UK-US special relationship will continue to thrive on both sides of the Atlantic for years to come,” Starmer said.
US Presidential Results Live: US election won't affect Iranians' livelihoods, says official
US Presidential Results Live: Iranian government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani stated on Wednesday, according to the semi-official Tasnim news agency, that Iranians' livelihoods would not be affected by the U.S. election, following Donald Trump's declaration of victory in the U.S. presidential race.
US Presidential Results Live: Meloni congratulates Trump, eyes stronger US-Italy ties
US Presidential Results Live: Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni congratulated Donald Trump on Wednesday after he claimed victory in the U.S. presidential election, expressing confidence that the outcome would further strengthen the relationship between the two nations. In a post on X, Meloni extended her “most sincere congratulations” to Trump, highlighting the “unshakeable alliance” between Italy and the United States. “It is a strategic bond, which I am certain we will now strengthen even further,” she added.
US Presidential Results Live: PM Modi Congratulates Trump, seeks stronger India-US ties
US Presidential Results Live: Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Donald Trump, expressing eagerness to strengthen India-US relations as Trump builds on his previous term's successes.
US Presidential Results Live: Zelenskyy congratulates Trump on election victory
US Presidential Results Live: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated Donald Trump on his projected victory in the US presidential election. In his message, Zelenskiy expressed hopes for continued strong relations between Ukraine and the United States under Trump's leadership.
US Presidential Results Live: Trump celebrates election night with family, friends and supporters
US Presidential Results Live: Flanked by family, friends, and top political supporters, Donald Trump spoke at his election night party in West Palm Beach, Florida. His wife, Melania, stood beside him along with their youngest son, Barron. Trump's older children—Don Jr., Eric, Ivanka, and Tiffany—joined him on stage as well. Trump was accompanied by key campaign advisers, Susie Wiles and Chris LaCivita, along with political allies like House Speaker Mike Johnson. The event also featured celebrities, including UFC President Dana White and golfer Bryson DeChambeau, who joined Trump on stage.
US Presidential Results Live: Trump thanks Americans as 45th, 47th president in Florida speech
US Presidential Results Live: Donald Trump thanked American people for the “extraordinary honor” of being elected the 45th and 47th president during speech in Florida.
US Presidential Results Live: Trump vows to “heal” the country
US Presidential Results Live: Donald Trump vowed to “heal” the country as results put him on the brink of a stunning White House comeback over Kamala Harris. Despite only Fox News declaring him the winner, with other networks yet to make the call, Trump delivered an exuberant speech at his campaign headquarters in Florida, surrounded by his wife Melania and several of his children, while jubilant supporters cheered and chanted “USA.” “We are going to help our country heal,” the Republican former president said. “It's a political victory like our country has never seen before,” he added.
US Presidential Results Live: Trump vows to fight for America’s future in election speech
US Presidential Results Live: In his election night address, Donald Trump vowed to fight for the American people, pledging that he would “not rest until delivering a strong, safe, and prosperous America.” Speaking to a cheering crowd, Trump emphasised his commitment to the nation’s future. “Every single day, I will be fighting for you with every breath in my body,” Trump declared as he took the stage to a roaring reception from his supporters. The former president’s speech came as he gained momentum in the race, with early results showing strong performance in key battleground states.
US Presidential Results Live: Trump claims victory in presidential race after key battleground wins
US Presidential Results Live: Republican Donald Trump claimed victory in the 2024 presidential contest after Fox News projected that he had defeated Democrat Kamala Harris, which would cap a stunning political comeback four years after he left the White House. “America has given us an unprecedented and powerful mandate,” he said early on Wednesday to a roaring crowd of supporters at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. Other news outlets had yet to call the race for Trump, but he appeared on the verge of winning after capturing the battleground states of Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Georgia and holding leads in the other four, according to Edison Research.
US Presidential Results Live: Trump's surge shifts mood at election watch parties
US Presidential Results Live: The mood at US election watch parties shifted dramatically early Wednesday as results began showing a swing toward Donald Trump in key states. With Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Georgia — three of seven battleground states — being called in favor of the Republican candidate, Kamala Harris's path to victory appeared to be narrowing.
