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Donald Trump has won the US presidential election and will return to the White House, after defeating incumbent vice president and Democratic candidate Kamala Harris.
A win in the swing state of Wisconsin pushed Trump’s campaign into victory with 277 electoral votes compared to Harris’s 224 votes, according to the latest figures from The Associated Press.
Trump’s victory has been met by international congratulations but is likely to add further uncertainty to a turbulent geopolitical situation.
Trump earlier declared victory over Harris after being projected to win the key battleground states of Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Georgia. AP later called Wisconsin for Trump.
Addressing his supporters after his victory became clear, Trump said the day would be remembered as one when “Americans regained control of their country”.
He added: “This will truly be the golden age of America. It will make America great again…We will make you proud of your vote.”
Trump had become the candidate of the Republican Party in July after comfortably fending off challenges from Vivek Ramaswamy, Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis, among others.
Trump had earlier served as president between 2017 and 2021. His running mate JD Vance will become the vice president.
On Wednesday, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Trump on his “historic” victory.
“I look forward to renewing our collaboration to further strengthen the India-US Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership,” he said on social media. “Together, let’s work for the betterment of our people and to promote global peace, stability and prosperity.”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also congratulated Trump and called his victory “history’s greatest comeback”.
Netanyahu said: “Your historic return to the White House offers a new beginning for America and a powerful recommitment to the great alliance between Israel and America.”
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