Trump vs Harris: Join the Independent Debate and tell us your reaction to the US election results
Have your say: Share your views as Donald Trump is set to make an unprecedented return to the White House
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Your support makes all the difference.Donald Trump has won the US presidential election after securing three key battleground states.
He has become the first convicted criminal to be elected president in the United States, allowing him to carry out his radical vision for a far more conservative country, with power concentrated in his hands.
Addressing a thrilled crowd in Florida, he declared a “magnificent victory,” saying, “America has given us an unprecedented and powerful mandate.”
In addition to Trump’s win, Republicans are projected to retake control of the Senate, solidifying a strong night for the GOP.
World leaders, including UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, as well as leaders from Ukraine, Israel, and Hungary, have already extended their congratulations to Trump.
Trump’s return to the White House marks an extraordinary comeback after a 2020 loss to Joe Biden. Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris has yet to comment on the results.
Now, we want to hear from you. What are your thoughts on the night’s developments? Do you see Trump’s potential return as a historic turning point?
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