Donald Trump was elected as the 47th president of the U.S. last night, winning the 2024 presidential election in the biggest political comeback in U.S. history. Vice President Kamala Harris received nearly 15 million fewer votes than President Joe Biden received in the 2020 presidential election.
Trump’s election landslide took the Electoral College with an estimated 312 electoral votes. He also won the popular vote, with the Associated Press reporting that he received 51.0 percent (71,939,838 votes), and Harris received 47.5 percent (67,098,980 votes).
In response to the historic victory, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated Trump, stating his win is “history’s greatest comeback!” He stated in a post on X:
Congratulations on history’s greatest comeback! Your historic return to the White House offers a new beginning for America and a powerful recommitment to the great alliance between Israel and America. This is a huge victory!
Argentinian President Javier Milei also congratulated Trump early this morning, stating the now president-elect can count on Argentina, stating in a post on X:
@realDonaldTrump congratulations on your formidable electoral victory. Now, Make America Great Again. You know that You can count on Argentina to carry out your task. Success and blessings. Best regards, Javier Milei (@JMilei)
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte spoke with Trump shortly after his win early this morning, stating that his leadership will advance peace. He posted on X:
I just congratulated @realDonaldTrump on his election as President of the United States. His leadership will again be key to keeping our Alliance strong. I look forward to working with him again to advance peace through strength through #NATO.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wrote about Trump’s “peace through strength” policy, stating he will bring peace in the Russia-Ukraine war closer, stating in a post on X:
I recall our great meeting with President Trump back in September, when we discussed in detail the Ukraine-U.S. strategic partnership, the Victory Plan, and ways to put an end to Russian aggression against Ukraine. I appreciate President Trump’s commitment to the “peace through strength” approach in global affairs. This is exactly the principle that can practically bring just peace in Ukraine closer. I am hopeful that we will put it into action together.
