US election 2024 live results: Kamala Harris concedes to Donald Trump with call to congratulate him
Donald Trump secures second term in the White House as America’s 47th president as Democratic rival Kamala Harris defeated
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Your support makes all the difference.Donald Trump has won a historic second term in the White House in a shocking political comeback four years after leaving office.
Trump surpassed the magic number of 270 Electoral College votes early on Wednesday after winning key battleground states and also claiming a majority of 51 percent in the popular vote.
Counting is still underway in Arizona and Nevada but those results will not now alter the outcome.
The 45th and now 47th president took to the stage with his family and running mate JD Vance earlier to promise a “golden age for America” and hail “the greatest political movement of all time.”
Republicans have also likely taken control of the Senate, a key victory for the party which has been in the minority there since 2021.
Harris called Trump to congratulate him on his victory on Wednesday. She also mentioned the importance of a peaceful transfer of power and being a president for the whole of the US.
She’s set to deliver her concession speech at 4pm ET at Howard University in Washington DC.
Trump has won, again: Watch how it happened
Here’s a complete roundup of Election Night from our tireless video team.
Trump has won, again: Watch how it happened
Donald Trump has become the 47th president of the United States defeating Kamala Harris and securing a historic second term in the White House. Trump, publically endorsed by the likes of Elon Musk and Robert JF Kennedy, is only the second president in history to serve as president in two non-consecutive terms. The path to power however has not been straightforward for the former US president, who has survived two attempted assassination attempts. The Independent takes a closer look at how Donald Trump won the 2024 US presidential election.
Starmer seeks ‘strong, special relationship’ with US after Trump election win
The UK will work with Donald Trump on economic and security issues, Sir Keir Starmer said as he insisted the “special relationship” will prosper with the new president-elect.
The Prime Minister congratulated Mr Trump on a “historic election victory” after American voters returned him to the White House.
Sir Keir was among the first world leaders to congratulate Mr Trump as the Government sought to build bridges with the president-elect after the Republican politician’s campaign filed a legal complaint about Labour activists supporting rival Kamala Harris.
Senior Labour figures, including Foreign Secretary David Lammy, have also been strident in their criticism of Mr Trump in the past.
But the Prime Minister said: “As the closest of allies, we stand shoulder to shoulder in defence of our shared values of freedom, democracy and enterprise.
“From growth and security to innovation and tech, I know that the UK-US special relationship will continue to prosper on both sides of the Atlantic for years to come.”
Charity warns Trump's victory poses a ‘dangerous threat’ to women’s rights
As Donald Trump officially wins the 2024 presidential election, international charity Action Aid has said the result poses a “dangerous threat” to women’s rights in the US and across the world.
Hannah Bond, Co-CEO at ActionAid UK said: “Trump’s election poses an existential and dangerous threat to women and girls rights across the world and to global peace and security.
“Millions in America will be waking up to a future where their reproductive rights and freedoms are fundamentally at risk, particularly the most marginalised people.
“For women and girls facing crises across the world – whether in Gaza or in Ukraine – this is a devastating result that threatens global peace and security.”
Emboldened and unshackled: What a second Trump presidency means for America
Donald Trump’s third presiential campaign was defined by a promise of retribution and a sharpened nativist agenda to take America back again, writes Alex Woodward.
Emboldened and unshackled: What a second Trump presidency means for America
ANALYSIS: His third campaign was defined by a promise of retribution and a sharpened nativist agenda to take America back again, Alex Woodward reports
Recap: Trump declares election victory as he hails ‘golden age’ for America
If you missed the next president of the United States speaking in Florida early this morning, here’s a look back at what he had to tell his jubilant supporters.
Donald Trump declares election victory as he hails ‘golden age’ for America
Donald Trump declared victory in the US election as he hailed a “golden age” for America. The Republican made the declaration, despite ballots still being counted in some swing states. Speaking at his campaign watch party in Palm Beach on Wednesday (6 November), Trump said: “This is the greatest political movement of all time and now it’s going to reach a new level of importance because we’re going to let our country heal.” Trump continued: “This will truly be the golden age of America.”
What happens now that a convicted felon has won the presidency?
Earlier this year, Donald Trump made history by becoming the first former president ever convicted of a crime.
Now, after soaring to victory in the 2024 election against Kamala Harris, he has made history again: by becoming the first convicted felon elected to the nation’s highest office.
So what happens next?
What happens now that a convicted felon has won the presidency?
Now that Trump has secured a second term in the White House, he could soon make history as the first president to run the country from a prison cell
Starmer jeered as he opens PMQs with congratulations to Trump
Sir Keir Starmer’s acknowledgment of Trump’s electoral victory was met with loud jeers in parliament as he opened Prime Ministers Questions on Wednesday.
The UK prime minister told MPs: “Can I begin by congratulating President-elect Trump on his historic election victory. As the closest of allies, the UK and US will continue to work together to protect our shared values of freedom and democracy.
“And having had dinner with President-elect Trump just a few weeks ago, I look forward to working with him in the years to come.”
What happened to Trump’s first cabinet?
Here’s a timely reminder of some of the famous faces you may recall from the Republican’s first administration, not many of whom remain on friendly terms with him and some of whom are actively hostile.
Friend, foe or inmate: What happened to Trump’s first cabinet?
Few who served in his first administration are still on speaking terms with Trump – and some are openly hostile. Joe Sommerlad writes
In pictures: Trump victory hailed in Israel
During his first presidency, Donald Trump worked hard to ingratiate himself with Benjamin Netanyahu, moving the American embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, recognizing the Golan Heights as Israeli territory and pushing the Abraham Accords to encourage better relations with some of the country’s neighbouring states.
His return to the White House was duly welcomed with a digital billboard in Jerusalem this morning.
When will Trump officially take office?
Donald Trump has officially won the 2024 US election - but what happens now?
The Republican nominee has surpassed the 270 electoral college votes needed to secure victory after winning key battleground states. While there are a few more states left to announce their results, they cannot change the outcome of the race now.
There will now be a period of time known as the transition, which gives the new administration time to appoint cabinet members and finalise plans for their time in office.
Formal voting by the members of the Electoral College takes place in mid-December.
The president-elect is then officially sworn into office on January 20 in an inauguration ceremony held on the steps of the Capitol building in Washington DC.
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