In a historic election night, Donald Trump emerged victorious as the 47th President of the United States, prompting congratulatory messages from world leaders and political figures across the globe. Portugal’s PM Luís Montenegro, Spain’s PM Pedro Sánchez, and Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis all extended their well wishes to Trump, emphasizing the importance of deepening strategic partnerships and working closely together on international issues.
Israel welcomed the Trump victory, while Hamas expressed skepticism about his promise to end the Gaza war. Indian PM Narendra Modi, European Commission president, Nato officials, Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán, and French President Emmanuel Macron all congratulated Trump on his historic win. Meanwhile, Irish PM Simon Harris acknowledged the voice of the American people and pledged to strengthen US-Ireland relations.
As the election results unfolded, Trump secured key victories in various states and received support from loyal supporters and allies, including Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK. The outcome was met with celebration at Trump’s election watch party as he delivered a message of determination to bring energy and spirit to the White House. Despite the excitement, tensions were evident as issues surrounding trade tariffs and international relations loomed, with concerns raised by British foreign affairs committee chair Emily Thornberry and Dublin officials.
In a contentious election cycle, Democrats faced setbacks while Republicans secured victories, including the GOP flipping the Senate majority. The election night saw a mix of wins and losses, with Georgia DA George Gascón failing to secure re-election and progressive Bernie Sanders retaining his Senate seat. As the dust settles on a momentous night, the world awaits the next chapter in US politics under the leadership of President Donald Trump.
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