President-elect Donald Trump addressed his supporters in the nation on Wednesday morning after receiving more than 270 electoral votes, vowing to lead “America’s golden age” after launching “the greatest political movement of all time.”
“This is, I believe, the greatest political movement of all time. There is nothing like it in this country, and it may go beyond it. And now it will reach a new level of importance because we will help our country heal. ,” said Trump before the hour 2:30 on a Wednesday.
“We’re going to help our country here. We have a country that needs help, and we need help badly. We’re going to fix our borders. We’re going to fix everything about our country and we’ve made history for a reason tonight, and the reason is just like that’s the case.
Trump took the stage after Fox News predicted he would win the key battleground states of Pennsylvania, as well as Wisconsin, Georgia and North Carolina. He received more than 270 electoral votes around 1:45 a.m., officially defeating Harris.
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TOPSHOT – Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during an election night event at the West Palm Beach Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida, on November 6, 2024. Former Republican president Donald Trump closes in on his new term at the White House early November 6 2024, only needs a handful of electoral votes to defeat Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris. (Photo by Jim WATSON/AFP) (Photo by JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images) (Getty Images)
Trump said he would lead a “golden age of America” ​​when he was inaugurated.
“Every citizen, I will fight for you, for your family and your future. Every day, I will fight for you. And with every breath in my body, I will not rest until we have delivered a strong, safe and prosperous America. our children deserve it and you deserve it this will be the golden age of America.
Supporters cheer as the results are announced at an election night viewing party for Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Keystone states throughout the election cycle are seen as states that are likely to determine the overall outcome of the election, as both campaigns repeatedly travel around the state to build support. Georgia was another hard-fought state for the campaign, and where Trump was ultimately projected to win on Tuesday afternoon.
Vice president-elect JD Vance also addressed the crowd on Wednesday morning, thanking Trump for his “remarkable journey.”
“I appreciate you allowing me to join you in this extraordinary journey. I thank you for your trust, the place for me. And I think that we have just witnessed the greatest political return in the history of the United States of America. Okay. And under the leadership of President Trump , we will not stop fighting for you, for your dreams, for the future of your children and after the greatest political comeback in American history, we will lead the greatest economic comeback in American history. Under the leadership of Donald Trump, “he said.
Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump (R) arrives for an election night event alongside former US First Lady Melania Trump and her son Barron Trump at the West Palm Beach Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida, on November 6, 2024. (Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images)
Trump was flanked by his family as he addressed his supporters, including former first lady Melania Trump and son Barron Trump. The president-elect invited UFC CEO Dana White to speak on stage, and to Elon Musk, as well as professional golfer Bryson Dechambeau.
“We will make America safe, strong, prosperous, powerful and free again. And I ask every citizen throughout our land to join me in this noble and righteous effort,” said Trump.
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A supporter of Republican presidential candidate and former US President Donald Trump reacts as he watches election updates on Election Day, near Mar-a-Lago, in Palm Beach, Florida, USA, November 5, 2024. (REUTERS/Marco Bello)
The president-elect noted that after winning North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, he still has a chance to win other states such as Arizona and Michigan.
“In addition to winning the battle of the state of North Carolina, and I love this place, Georgia, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. Now we won in Michigan, Arizona, Nevada and Alaska, which will result in us carrying at least 315 electoral votes. “he said.
“We have also won the popular vote,” he said.
Trump’s remarks followed the Harris-Walz campaign in the evening, with campaign chairman Jen O’Malley Dillon encouraging supporters to go home “to sleep” as votes began to show Trump in the lead. Harris did not voice his support, choosing instead to address voters and the state on Wednesday.
Supporters react to early election results at a rally for US Vice President Kamala Harris during the 2024 US presidential election, at Howard University, in Washington, US, November 5, 2024. (REUTERS/Daniel Cole)
The campaign’s vice-chairman, Cedric Richmond, made brief comments instead.
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“We still have votes to count, we still have states that haven’t been called. . . But you’ll hear from them tomorrow,” Richmond said.
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