In a late-night speech that felt more like a Netflix drama cliffhanger, Donald Trump declared victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election early Wednesday. Fox News projected he’d secured 277 Electoral College votes – just over the 270 needed – but other major outlets held off calling the race.
Addressing cheering supporters in West Palm Beach, Florida, Trump vowed to 'help our country heal' and fix the U.S.-Mexico border. 'This is a political victory our country has never seen before,' he said, mixing past and present tense while thanking Americans for electing him as 'your 47th president and your 45th president' – referencing his previous White House term.
But here’s where it gets spicy: Most media outlets showed Trump with 266-267 Electoral votes, needing just a few more key states. He flipped Georgia and Pennsylvania from 2020’s Biden win , while leading in critical swing states like Wisconsin and Arizona where votes are still being counted.
Meanwhile, Kamala Harris – who didn’t address supporters overnight – faces narrowing paths to 270. The VP’s campaign HQ in Washington, D.C., stayed quiet as the political world held its breath.
One thing’s clear: This election’s final chapter hasn’t been written yet. Stay tuned, America.
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, while leading in critical swing states like Wisconsin and Arizona where votes are still being counted.
