India’s Narendra Modi, Australia’s Anthony Albanese, UK’s Keir Starmer, Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy were among the first to congratulate Donald Trump as he makes a historic return to the White House….reports Asian Lite News
A host of world leaders offered their congratulations to Donald Trump as he swept through the Battleground states to be projected as the next President.
Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister of Australia reaffirmed the friendship between the two countries as he congratulated Trump.
“Congratulations to President Donald Trump on his election victory. Australians and Americans are great friends and true allies. Working together, we can ensure the partnership between our nations and peoples remains strong into the future,” he said in a post on X.
Prime Minister of United Kingdom, Keir Starmer said that as the countries are “closest of allies,” he looks forward to working with him in the coming years.
“Congratulations President-elect Trump on your historic election victory. I look forward to working with you in the years ahead,” read the X post by the UK PM.
Emmanuel Macron also congratulated the Republic candidate, and said, “Congratulations President Donald Trump. Ready to work together as we have done for four years. With your convictions and with mine. With respect and ambition. For more peace and prosperity.”
Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel congratulated Trump on his “historic return to the White House,” adding, “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.”
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also congratulated Trump on his victory.
In a post on social media platform, X, PM Modi wrote, “Heartiest congratulations my friend @realDonaldTrump on your historic election victory”.
PM Modi expressed confidence in taking the Indo-US ties forward to greater heights as Trump would take over for his second term.
PM Modi also said, “As you build on the successes of your previous term, I look forward to renewing our collaboration to further strengthen the India-US Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership. Together, let’s work for the betterment of our people and to promote global peace, stability and prosperity”.
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated Trump as he recalled their meeting in September earlier where they both discussed the Ukraine-US strategic partnership to end Russian aggression.
“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. We look forward to an era of a strong United States of America under President Trump’s decisive leadership. We rely on continued strong bipartisan support for Ukraine in the United States,” the Ukraine President wrote in a post on X.
Zelenskyy further said that Ukraine was interested in “developing mutually beneficial political and economic cooperation” that would benefit both the US and Ukraine.
“Ukraine, as one of Europe’s strongest military powers, is committed to ensuring long-term peace and security in Europe and the Transatlantic community with the support of our allies. I am looking forward to personally congratulating President Trump and discussing ways to strengthen Ukraine’s strategic partnership with the United States,” he further said.
Prime Minister of Norway, Jonas Gahr Store also congratulated Trump on his projected victory. “Congratulations to Donald Trump on his victory in the U.S. presidential election. The US is Norway’s most important partner and ally. I look forward to continuing to strengthen our relationship with the new Trump administration,” he wrote on post on X.
While congratulating Trump, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that European Union (EU) and the US are more than just allies. “We are bound by a true partnership between our people, uniting 800 million citizens.So let’s work together on a strong transatlantic agenda that keeps delivering for them,” she wrote on X.
Meanwhile, Hungary Prime Minister Orban Viktor said that Trump’s comeback was the biggest in US political history.
“The biggest comeback in US political history! Congratulations to President@realDonaldTrumpon his enormous win. A much needed victory for the World!” he wrote on X.
Notably, this is going to be only the second instance of a president serving two non-consecutive terms in the White House.
Addressing supporters in Florida, accompanied by his running mate, JD Vance, and family members, Trump called his projected win the “greatest political movement of all time,” which will help in making “America great again.”
Republicans will win at least 50 seats in the Senate of the US Congress by the end of the elections, as estimated by Fox News. As per CNN projections, candidates from the Democratic Party are winning the elections for the governors in only three of the ten states where the counting is already underway. (ANI)
Harris not to address supporters
Kamala Harris’ campaign co-chair Cedric Richmond announced on Wednesday morning that the Vice President would not address supporters as the campaign awaited additional election results.
The campaign had been awaiting critical election results, with Harris’ path to the presidency becoming increasingly unclear.
Richmond’s announcement came as former President Donald Trump secured victories in North Carolina and appeared poised to win in several key battleground states, tightening the race.
The mood at the Howard University watch party quickly shifted from hopeful anticipation to a more sombre, uncertain tone.
“We still have votes to count. We still have states that have not been called yet. We will continue overnight to fight to make sure that every vote is counted,” Richmond told the crowd.
“That every voice has spoken. So you won’t hear from the vice president tonight. But you will hear from her tomorrow.”
Shortly after Richmond’s remarks, the Vice President’s office declared a “lid” on further public appearances for the night, signalling no official events would occur.
Attendees, many still optimistic, were instructed to begin dispersing, though a sense of cautious hope lingered despite the growing evidence of a shifting electoral map.
In the latest projections, Trump had secured 248 Electoral College votes to Harris’ 213, with several battleground states still too close to call.
The former president was projected to win Georgia and North Carolina and was narrowly leading in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Arizona.
However, each of these states remained in flux, with votes still being counted.
The race’s narrowing margins harkened back to the 2016 Election when Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton chose not to address her supporters at the Javits Centre in New York as it became clear that Trump was on the verge of a stunning victory.
Harris’s absence was similarly marked by tension and the growing realisation that the race was slipping away.
Harris’s campaign now faces a pivotal moment as the remaining votes in several swing states — Arizona, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Michigan — continue to be counted, with some states potentially taking days to tally all ballots.
If Trump maintains his lead, he would need only one of the so-called “blue wall” states of Michigan, Wisconsin, or Pennsylvania, plus Arizona, to surpass the 270 electoral votes needed for victory.
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