Donald Trump, the Republican presidential candidate, is on the verge of winning the 2024 U.S. presidential election, after securing 266 electoral votes, ahead of his Democratic opponent, Kamala Harris, who currently has 219 votes. Speaking to supporters in Florida on Wednesday, Trump declared his commitment to restoring America’s former strength, referring to his campaign as “the greatest political movement of all time.”
“We are going to help our country heal. We are going to fix our border,” Trump affirmed in his speech. He thanked Americans for re-electing him, stating, “Our country was devastated before. I want to thank the American people for electing me as the 45th President and now the 47th President of the US.” Trump went on to pledge a “golden age” for the nation, underscoring his popular campaign slogan, “This victory will make America great again.”
With only four additional electoral votes needed to reach the decisive 270-vote threshold, Trump’s victory seems imminent. This win would mark Trump’s second term in office, after his presidency from 2017 to 2021. If officially declared, his victory would solidify Republican control in both the White House and likely the Senate, as projections also indicate a strong GOP performance in congressional races.
As election results continue to finalize, the anticipated Republican-led administration is expected to prioritize policies on border security, economic revival, and national unity, themes that Trump emphasized throughout his campaign.