Donald Trump Wins U.S. Presidential Election
According to preliminary reports, Republican Party candidate Donald Trump has won the U.S. presidential election and is now officially the 47th president of the United States. He has already addressed his supporters, announcing his victory.
As reported by Reuters, citing House Speaker Johnson, Trump secured 277 electoral votes, surpassing the 270 needed for victory. His opponent, current Vice President Kamala Harris—who took over for Democratic incumbent President Joe Biden after he exited the race—received 226 votes. The decisive win in the battleground state of Pennsylvania sealed Trump’s victory.
Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele was the first to congratulate Trump on his win. Speaking to supporters in Florida, Trump proclaimed his victory, promising that his administration would usher in a "golden era" for the United States.
"I want to thank the American people. It is an extraordinary honor to be chosen as your forty-seventh president," said Trump.
Additionally, the Republican Party has strengthened its hold in the House of Representatives, with preliminary counts showing 187 seats for Republicans compared to 163 for Democrats. The Republicans also gained 51 seats in the Senate.
Author
Born in 1984 in Russia, in the city of Yekaterinburg (Sverdlovsk region). Since 2023, he has been living in Northern Cyprus. Education: Ural State University (UrGU, now UrFU), Faculty of Journalism. Specialization – journalist (2007). Professional experience: From 2003 to 2023, he worked in…
You may also be interested in:
- Vaccination Week Kicks Off in Northern Cyprus: Here’s What You Need to Know
- Erdoğan Slams Headscarf Incident in Northern Cyprus: "We’ll Deal With the Arrogant Ones"
- African Dust to Linger Over Northern Cyprus Until Friday
- Head of Turkey’s Higher Education Council Visits Northern Cyprus
- Fuel Prices Increase in Northern Cyprus for the First Time Since August
