To clinch the presidency, a candidate needed a minimum of 270 electoral votes.
US Elections Result 2024, Kamala Harris vs Donald Trump, Latest News Today: In a dramatic conclusion to a tightly contested race, Donald Trump has secured a second term as President of the United States, surpassing the required 270 electoral votes with a total of 277. His rival, Kamala Harris, garnered 226 votes, falling short of the majority needed to claim victory.
Trump's win marks a significant moment in U.S. political history, solidifying his comeback after a fiercely fought campaign. As the results rolled in, key battleground states played a crucial role in tipping the scales in Trump's favor, ultimately delivering him the victory.
Meanwhile, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump took the stage at Palm Beach County Convention Center to deliver his victory address.
Donald Trump said, "I want to thank you all very much", praising the "incredible" MAGA movement. "Frankly I believe this was the best political movement of all time," he said, adding it's going to go to another level. "We have a country that needs help very badly," he said, promising to "fix everything".
"It's clear that... this is a political victory," he said. Trump also said, "I want to thank the American people for the extraordinary honour of being elected your 47th president and your 45th president," effectively claiming victory. "This is a magnificent victory for the American people that will allow us to make America great again," he said.
The election has been one of the most closely watched and polarizing in recent memory, reflecting deep divisions within the American electorate.
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