With the 2024 US election results nearing completion, Donald Trump is set to return to the White House as the 47th president.
Story Summary:
- Donald Trump is projected to secure the presidency, holding a strong lead in electoral votes as key battleground states finalise counts.
- Trump supporters are gathered at Mar-a-Lago in anticipation of his victory speech, with notable figures like Robert F. Kennedy Jr in attendance.
- Kamala Harris remains in communication with her team as votes in Pennsylvania and Nevada narrow her path to victory.
Donald Trump well on course to win US election
Early projections show Trump leading in key swing states, giving him a near-certain path to the required 270 electoral votes.
According to the Associated Press, Trump currently holds 247 electoral votes to Vice President Kamala Harris’s 214, with crucial votes from states like Nevada and Pennsylvania still to be counted.
The results indicate a strong Republican showing across the board.
CBS News projects that the Republican Party is also likely to regain control of the Senate.
As vote tallies continue, Republican enthusiasm is evident at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate, where supporters anticipate his victory announcement.
The former president has been outspoken about his campaign’s confidence, emphasizing conservative values and economic stability as central to his platform.
“There’s an undeniable sense of energy here as we anticipate the return of President Trump to the Oval Office,” a campaign spokesperson stated at the event.
Watch live: Trump addresses campaign event at Mar-a-Lago
At Mar-a-Lago in Florida, Donald Trump is expected to make a live address to supporters as the final vote counts trickle in.
Crowds gathered at the Palm Beach Convention Centre to celebrate what they believe is a definitive victory for the Republican Party.
Former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr, who withdrew from the race and endorsed Trump, joined the crowd, adding his voice to the excitement around the former president’s likely victory.
Kennedy has backed Trump’s policies on health reform, a key element of his endorsement.
Security is tight, with Secret Service personnel stationed across the venue in anticipation of Trump’s arrival.
Trump is expected to deliver a speech outlining his plans for his second term, focusing on core campaign issues like economic reform and immigration.
Where is Kamala Harris?
Vice President Kamala Harris, who remains on the ballot but trails significantly in electoral votes, was notably absent from her election night events, including one at Howard University where students expressed disappointment.
Harris’s narrow path to victory has become increasingly challenging as vote counts in battleground states favour Trump.
The vice president, however, is maintaining communication with her team, particularly as the remaining votes in Pennsylvania and Nevada continue to be tallied.
Students at Howard University, many of whom are first-time voters, waited late into the night, hoping for an appearance or message from Harris.
“It’s unfortunate,” said one student.
“We stayed up late to support her, and we would have loved to hear her thoughts in this critical moment.”
Voter counting was still ongoing when this article was published.
