Donald Trump regained the presidency with a resounding triumph on Wednesday as tens of millions of Americans allowed him to reclaim the White House despite his criminal accusations and polarizing rhetoric.
After a disorienting campaign that included two assassinations and Kamala Harris’s late entry into the race due to President Joe Biden’s unexpected withdrawal, Trump, 78, won Tuesday’s election.
Harris gave a concession speech at Howard University on Wednesday afternoon, addressing the audience with the following words: “To everyone who is watching, do not despair.” “This is not a time to throw up our hands. This is a time to roll up our sleeves.”
Harris said she called Trump to give him congratulations and help him transition.
Biden was scheduled to address the nation at 11:00 a.m. EST (1600 GMT) on Thursday.
Americans’ increasing dissatisfaction with the nation’s economic and cultural trajectory, as well as border security, was on full display in Trump’s overwhelming victory.
Trump promised Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, roles within his administration. Elon Musk, a high-profile Trump donor, has contributed at least $119 million to a pro-Trump spending group.
