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US Election Results: Kamala Harris to address her supporters at 2.30am
Kamala Harris Concession Speech: Kamala Harris was defeated by Donald Trump in presidential elections.
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.
