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PremiumUS Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Donald Trump became the 47th US President, winning popular votes and grabbing the votes of 270 electors need to become the next US President. All the US media houses declared him a winner on Wednesday as counting of votes continue in many states. Trump has won more popular (citizen) votes than Democrat Kamala Harris. On Thursday, Donald Trump had 72,448,303 votes to his kitty, making him the first republican to have won US Elections on popular vote.
Several world leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, congratulated Donald Trump on his victory. However, Russian President Vladimir Putin has not yet sharing any message with Trump yet. In a statement, Russia said it has 'no illusions' but will work with the Trump administration.
Claiming victory on Wednesday, Donald Trump pledged to "heal" the country. He pledged to bring a “golden age" to the US as he took the stage on Wednesday. Trump has won three crucial swing states – Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Georgia, bolstering his path to 270 electoral votes. Kamala Harris has won Virginia and Hawaii, adding to her earlier victories in Democratic strongholds like California, New York, and Illinois.
Stay tuned with Live Mint for the latest updates, insights, and reactions from around the country as we follow this crucial moment in American history. Get all the US Election 2024 Results LIVE Updates here on LiveMint!
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke with President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday.
Bin Salman conveyed best wishes for the American people under Trump's presidency.
Bin Salman also reiterated the “historic relationship between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States," Reema Bandar Al-Saud, the Saudi ambassador to the U.S., on X (formerly Twitter).
Vice President Kamala Harris officially conceded the 2024 presidential election.
Harris called President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday to offer congratulations.
In the call, Harris emphasized the importance of a peaceful transfer of power and the need for a president who represents all Americans.
A senior aide confirmed the details of Harris's call with Trump. (CNN)
Kamala Harris will deliver a concession speech at 4 p.m. ET.
The speech will take place at Howard University following her loss to Donald Trump.
Harris is expected to call Trump to formally concede the election. (CNN)
The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs congratulated Donald Trump on his projected win in a statement.
“We respect the American people’s choice and offer our congratulations to Mr. Trump for his election."
“To our countrymen and countrywomen, to their relatives who are here, there is no cause for concern," Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum said in her daily media conference.
“Mexico will always move forward, we are a free, independent and sovereign country and there will be good relations with the US. I am convinced of that."
Vice President Kamala Harris will give an afternoon concession speech at Howard University.
Harris will urge supporters to accept the results of the presidential election.
The speech will emphasize working together to find areas of “common ground."
Harris’s address will reflect the themes from the closing days of her campaign.
The speech will be directed at the nation, calling for cooperation and unity post-election.
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon reportedly has no intentions of joining president-elect Donald Trump’s administration, according to a source close to the matter, CNN reported.
Dimon has previously been considered a potential candidate for Treasury secretary under both Democratic and Republican administrations.
Jeff Bezos, Amazon founder and chairman, congratulated Donald Trump.
“Big congratulations to our 45th and now 47th President on an extraordinary political comeback and decisive victory. No nation has bigger opportunities," Bezos posted on X. “Wishing (Donald Trump) all success in leading and uniting the America we all love."
Nikki Haley, former Republican presidential candidate and South Carolina governor, congratulated Donald Trump for his projected win.
“The American people have spoken. Congratulations to President Trump on a strong win. Now, it’s time for the American people to come together, pray for our country, and start the process of a peaceful transition. That begins with Kamala Harris conceding. You can’t just talk about unity in a campaign, you have to show it regardless of the outcome," Haley posted on X.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Republican snatch another seat, Montana, from Democrat in US Senate. They now have won 53 seats in the US senate.
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US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Wall Street rallied into record territory on Wednesday, while the dollar soared and bitcoin scaled a new peak as the world gears up for another Donald Trump presidency
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Russia says it had "no illusions" about a second Donald Trump administration but would work with him and seek to achieve its "goals" in Ukraine when he takes office, news agency AFP reported.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said he was not aware of any plans by President Vladimir Putin to congratulate Trump on his victory and that relations with Washington were at an historic low.
The Kremlin has, however, reacted cautiously on Wednesday after Donald Trump was elected US president, saying the US was still a hostile state and that only time would tell if Trump's rhetoric on ending the Ukraine war translated into reality.
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US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: China can buckle in for another four years of tariffs, tensions and tough talk under a second Donald Trump presidency, experts told AFP – though they said the billionaire's openness to deals could play in Beijing's favour.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Here's a quick recap of what has happened so far:
1. Donald Trump has been declared the 47th US President. He became the second president to win nonconsecutive terms, and the first felon to do so. According to the Guardian, Kamala Harris won 66,264,540 votes, while Trump won 71,202,731 votes (51%) votes.
2. According to US media, Trump has won 277 electoral votes, comfortably crossing mark to become and official President-elect. However, a meeting of the Electoral College will be held in December, where the electors will official vote and declare a President. There have been times when a candidate won the popular vote – which Trump did on Wednesday – but lose the electoral votes.
3. Republicans have won majority in the US Senate and has so far flipped three Democratic states - Ohio, West Virginia and Montana.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Trump, a former US president and Republican leader, vividly focused on the US economy, illegal immigration, abortion issues, gun policy and climate change during his election campaign in the past few months. His policies and controversial ideas left many across the nation divided. Here's a look at Donald Trump's views on key issues
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Donald Trump's victory in US presidential elections has sparked anxiety on the streets of Kyiv at a decisive moment of the war as Ukrainian defences buckle under mounting Russian pressure.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Kamala Harris, the daughter of Indian and Jamaican immigrants, failed to notch a big first in American politics when she lost to her Republican rival Donald Trump in the race to the White House.
The Democratic leader's defeat to Trump in a bitterly contested election shattered her dream to become the first woman President of the United States. Harris, 60, has known other firsts, though. She has been the district attorney for San Francisco -- the first woman, first African-American and first Indian-origin person to be elected to the position. (With inputs from PTI)
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Donald J. Trump flipped Wisconsin, according to The Associated Press, taking him over the 270 electoral college votes needed to win the overall presidential race.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Donald Trump has won 276 electoral votes, and Harris only 219, AFP reported.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Donald Trump has been elected the 47th president of the United States, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a violent insurrection at the US Capitol, was convicted of felony charges and survived two assassination attempts
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: US media has declared Donald Trump a “projected" winner in the 2024 Presidential elections. According to reports, he has won the popular vote and may also cruize through the electoral vote to become the 47th president.
Donald Trump has claimed a "magnificent" victory over Kamala Harris in the fight for the presidency, as results put him on the verge of one of the most stunning comebacks in US political history.
"We've made history for a reason tonight, and the reason is going to be just that we overcame obstacles that nobody thought possible," Trump told cheering supporters. "It's a political victory that our country has never seen before
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Kamala Harris has won Virginia. The race was called by The Associated Press.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Trump needs only three more electoral votes to become a President-elect, as per the Guardian tally. Most of the states in the US have “winner take it all" policy under Electoral College System. Trump has already won three swing states - Pennsylvania, Georgia, and North Carolina.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Nato secretary-general Mark Rutte congratulated Donald Trump and said he showed “strong US leadership" in his first term in office that strengthened the alliance.
In a statement Rutte said he looked forward to working with Trump “to advance peace through strength through Nato".
Rutte, who took office last month, said, "We face a growing number of challenges globally, from a more aggressive Russia, to terrorism, to strategic competition with China, as well the increasing alignment of China, Russia, North Korea and Iran."
The veteran Dutch politician, reputed for knowing how to handle Donald Trump, praised the US president-elect, while seeking to convince him of the value of the alliance.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined the ranks of world leaders congratulating Donald Trump on his presumed victory. In a post on X, Modi offered “hearty congratulations to my friend Donald Trump", alongside several photos of the two men tightly embracing each other and holding hands.
Modi, who has been Indian prime minister for a decade, was seen to have a close relationship with Trump during his first term in office, and Trump has repeatedly referred to “my friend Modi".
As it looked like Trump was claiming victory on Wednesday, Modi said he was “looking forward to collaboration" between the US and India and added:
Together, let’s work for the betterment of our people and to promote global peace, stability and prosperity."
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Asian markets are broadly higher during mid-afternoon trade, tracking gains on Wall Street, as Trump edged ever closer to the presidency.
Japan’s Nikkei 225 closed 2.6% higher, while Australia’s S&P ASX gained 0.8%.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: British prime minister Keir Starmer congratulated Donald Trump on his apparent victory in the US election.
“Congratulations President-elect Trump on your historic election victory. I look forward to working with you in the years ahead. 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," he said.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro has praised Donald Trump’s 2024 election victory, calling it a triumph for conservative movements worldwide. Bolsonaro, a staunch Trump ally, said the win marked the return of a "true warrior" who will "restore the greatness" of the US and stand against globalist elites.
He framed Trump's success as a boost for right-wing movements globally, adding that it could help make Brazil "a true land of freedom" and empower conservative causes worldwide. El Salvador's president, Nayib Bukele, also offered his congratulations, reinforcing the international support for Trump's rise.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Israel’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has also congratulated Donald Trump, sharing a photo of him and his wife Sara with the ex-president.
Notably, Donald trump is reportedly in touch with Netanyahu and has promised a freeway n the Israeli chief's genocide on Gaza.
French president Emmanuel Macron has tweeted his congratulations to Donald Trump, who appears poised to be the next US president.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: In his post-election address, Donald Trump reflected on his journey and vowed to restore America to greatness. “People tell me, God spared my life for a reason," he said, adding, “And that reason was to save our country."
Trump, who narrowly avoided danger earlier in his career, promised supporters he would dedicate every ounce of energy to fulfilling that mission. “The task before us will not be easy, but I will bring every ounce of energy, spirit, and fight that I have in my soul to the job you've entrusted to me," he declared.
The former president’s comments highlighted both his determination and a commitment to uniting the nation as he moves forward with his political agenda.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: In his victory speech, Donald Trump celebrated a "historic realignment" of voters, claiming support from a wide range of ethnic and cultural groups, including African American, Hispanic, and Asian American communities.
Early data suggests Trump may have made inroads with Latinos and other traditionally Democratic groups, marking a shift in his appeal. This could signal a departure from his previous rhetoric, suggesting a broader, more inclusive base in the 2024 election.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Donald Trump struck something of a conciliatory note to the millions of Americans who did not vote for him, saying he will devote himself to the presidency and unite the country.
“The task before us will not be easy, but I will bring every ounce of energy, spirit and fighting that I have in my soul to the job that you’ve entrusted to me," Trump said.
“I will govern by a simple model, promises made, promises kept. We’re going to keep our promises. Nothing will stop me from keeping my word. To you, the people, we will make America safe, strong, prosperous, powerful and free again. And I’m asking every citizen all across our land to join me in this noble and righteous endeavor. That’s what it is. It’s time to put the divisions of the past four years behind us. It’s time to unite, and we’re going to try."
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US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Kamala Harris has secured Minnesota, with the Associated Press calling the state in her favour and awarding her 10 electoral votes. While the win adds to Harris’s tally, it is unlikely to change the overall outcome.
Donald Trump is still on track to win the presidency, needing just three more electoral votes from outstanding swing states to seal the deal.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Donald Trump made more promises as he stood on the cusp of returning to the White House:
“I want to thank the millions of hard-working Americans across the nation who have always been the heart and soul of this really great movement. We’ve been through so much together, and today you showed up in record numbers to deliver a victory. … this was something special. And we’re going to, we’re going to pay you back. We’re going to do the best job … we’re going to turn it around. It’s got to be turned around. It’s got to be turned around fast. And we’re going to turn it around. We’re going to do it in every way, with so many ways, but we’re going to do it in every way. This will forever be remembered as the day the American people regained control of their country."
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: “He’s a character. He’s a special guy, he’s a super genius," Trump said of Musk, “We have to protect our geniuses. We don’t have that many of them. We have to protect our super geniuses."
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Donald Trump has secured Pennsylvania, according to the Associated Press, bringing him within three electoral votes of victory in the 2024 US presidential race.
With this crucial win, Donald Trump is now poised to cross the 270-electoral vote threshold needed to become the next president.
Trump’s victory in Pennsylvania leaves him awaiting just a few remaining votes to seal the deal—potentially from Alaska or other uncalled swing states still in play.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Donald Trump reiterated his vow to launch a crackdown on illegal migrants. He said, “We’re going to have to seal up those borders, and we’re going to have to let people come into our country. We want people to come back in, but we have to, we have to let them come back in. But they have to come in legally," he said.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: JD Vance said 'we just witnessed the greatest political comeback in the history' of the US
JD Vance, Trump’s running mate, added, “Well, Mr President, I appreciate you allowing me to join you on this incredible journey. I thank you for the trust that you placed in me, and I think that we just witnessed the greatest political comeback in the history of the United States of America, and under president Trump’s leadership, we’re never going to stop fighting for you, for your dreams, for the future of your children, and after the greatest political comeback in American history, we’re going to lead the greatest economic comeback in American history under Donald Trump’s leadership."
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Donald Trump declared victory in the 2024 election during a speech in West Palm Beach, vowing to usher in a "golden age" for the United States.
“This was a movement like nobody’s ever seen before, and frankly, this was, I believe, the greatest political movement of all time. There’s never been anything like this in this country, and maybe beyond," Trump said.
“And now it’s going to reach a new level of importance, because we’re going to help our country. We’ll help our country … we have a country that needs help, and it needs help very badly. We’re going to fix our borders. We’re going to fix everything about our country. And we made history for a reason tonight, and the reason is going to be just that we overcame obstacles that nobody thought possible, and it is now clear that we’ve achieved the most incredible political thing."
Trump continued:
I want to thank the American people for the extraordinary honor of being elected your 47th president and your 45th president, and every citizen, I will fight for you, for your family and your future. Every single day, I will be fighting for you and with every breath in my body, I will not rest until we have delivered the strong, safe and prosperous America that our children deserve and that you deserve. This will truly be the golden age of America.
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US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Trump claimed victory in the popular vote, but that has not yet been determined.
“Thank you very much. Winning the popular vote was very nice, very nice, I will tell you," he said.
No Republican, including Trump, has won the popular vote since George W Bush in 2004.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: “The greatest political movement of all time....", said Donald Trump, adding, “ We will help our country heal. Our country needs help. We will fix borders. We made history tonight."
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Fox News and NBC called elections and declared vicxtory for Republican nominee Donald Trump.
News outlets including NBC News and CNN project that Donald Trump has won Pennsylvania, putting him on the verge of becoming the next president.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Donald Trump has secured one electoral vote in Maine, winning in the state’s right-leaning second congressional district, according to the Associated Press.
Kamala Harris previously claimed the vote in Maine’s more liberal first district.
The outcome of the two other electoral votes, which are awarded to the winner of the state overall, has yet to be determined.
The results in Maine highlight the divided political landscape of the state as the race continues to unfold.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Elon Musk took to X tyo hail Donald Trump's impending victory. Musk wrote, “The people of America gave @realDonaldTrump a crystal clear mandate for change tonight"
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Adding to the list of swing states in his kitty, Donald Trump is now leading Kamala Harris with 51.2% of the vote compared to Harris’s 47.2%, according to Edison Research. 91.1% of votes has been counted in Wisconsin.
Meanwhile, in Nevada, with 70.1% of votes tallied, Trump holds a narrow lead at 50.9%, while Harris trails at 47.5%. These results highlight the ongoing tight race in critical swing states that will play a key role in determining the outcome of the 2024 election.
