U.S. Elections 2024: Trump claims victory over Harris
The Hindu
Trump claims victory over Harris in a stunning White House comeback, promising to heal the country.
Donald Trump claimed victory and pledged to "heal" the country Wednesday (November 6, 2024) as results put him on the verge of beating Kamala Harris in a stunning White House comeback.
His exuberant speech came despite the fact that only Fox News had declared him the winner, with no other U.S. networks having made the call so far.
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As jubilant supporters cheered and chanted "USA", Mr. Trump took to the stage at his campaign headquarters in Florida along with his wife Melania and several of his children.
"We are going to help our country heal," the Republican former President said.
“It’s a political victory that our country has never seen before.”
U.S. networks have called the swing states of Pennsylvania, Georgia and North Carolina for the 78-year-old, and he led the Democratic Vice President in the others,, although they have not been called yet.
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