In Brief

Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election against Kamala Harris, securing 279 electoral votes.
His campaign focused on economic concerns and immigration, resonating with voters dissatisfied with current policies, withstanding his previous impeachment(s) and legal challenges.
The Republican Party regained control of the Senate and the House, setting the stage for a conservative agenda.
Global leaders, including Israel's Netanyahu and Ukraine's Zelenskiy, congratulated Trump, anticipating shifts in U.S. foreign policy.

Situation Report

Donald Trump has made a remarkable comeback in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, defeating Democratic nominee and Vice President Kamala Harris, reclaiming the presidency he lost four years ago.

His victory was solidified by crucial wins in swing states like Wisconsin, pushing him past the necessary 270 Electoral College votes with a total of 279 to Harris's 223.

Despite facing numerous legal challenges—including two impeachments and multiple criminal indictments—Trump's message resonated with a significant portion of the electorate, particularly regarding economic issues and immigration.

Trump's campaign was characterized by divisive rhetoric but effectively tapped into voter frustrations over inflation and crime, which he attributed to current administration policies.

His win is expected to have major implications for U.S. trade and climate change policies, the war in Ukraine, Americans' taxes and immigration.

As he addressed supporters in Florida following his win, Trump declared that America had given him an "unprecedented and powerful mandate," promising to usher in a "golden age" for the nation.

Harris did not address supporters gathered at her alma mater Howard University on Tuesday evening. Her campaign invited supporters back to Howard on Wednesday.

The Reactions

Global stock markets surged following Trump's victory, with the dollar poised for its largest one-day increase since 2020.

Source: Reuters.com

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Trump to offer his congratulations, with the two discussing "the Iranian threat" and the importance of collaboration for Israel's security, according to Netanyahu's office. "The conversation was warm and cordial," the statement added.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy praised what he described as Trump's dedication to "peace through strength," while the Kremlin stated it would wait to see whether his win might expedite an end to the war in Ukraine.
During his campaign, Trump claimed he could bring the war to a close within 24 hours.

Trump Returns, The World Reacts
World leaders extended their congratulations to Republican Donald Trump on Wednesday following his victory in the U.S. presidential election, marking a remarkable political return four years after his departure from the White House.
diethnos • World NewsNikolas Voniatis