For the first time in the history of the United States, a president is re-elected after having lost in the intermediate election (against Joe Biden). Donald Trump becomes president of the United States for the second time. He was elected against Kamala Harris.
Pollsters had predicted a close result between Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris. Finally, after months of campaigning, Donald Trump becomes the 47th president of the United States. Next January, the businessman will succeed Joe Biden in the White House. On the night of November 5 to 6, 2024 (for France), the gap widened between the two candidates before Donald Trump took the stage to announce his victory himself.
Macron, Netanyahu… congratulate Trump!
Before the end of the official results, Republican candidate Donald Trump had already claimed his victory during a speech in Florida: “Today we are making history. (…) I thank the voters for electing me as the 47th President of the United States »he declared. According to him, his election to the presidency is “an exceptional victory for the Americans”.
Heads of state from around the world were quick to congratulate their American counterpart. On X, Emmanuel Macron declared: “ Ready to work together as we have been able to do for four years. With your beliefs and with mine. With respect and ambition. For more peace and prosperity »declared the President of the French Republic. In Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed a “historic return” from Donald Trump to X: “Your return to the White House offers a new beginning for America and a powerful recommitment to the grand alliance between Israel and America“ . Before the official results, only the conservative American channel Fox had announced Donald Trump as the winner, the other media remained reserved.
Trump thanks Elon Musk!
During his official speech in Florida, Donald Trump took the opportunity to praise one of his biggest supporters, Elon Musk. The billionaire at the head of Tesla, SpaceX and even X was a loyal supporter of the Republican candidate during the campaign. “We have a new star, a star is born: Elon! »launched Donald Trump. Before continuing: “ He’s great, we campaigned together. He sent a rocket last week, I saw it come back, it was sublime, the tower caught the rocket like a baby. Only Elon can do that, that’s why I love you Elon“ he concluded.
In 2017, Donald Trump was the 45th president of the United States. In 2024, he becomes the 47th president of the United States. Kamala Harris, for her part, is expected to speak around noon (French time).
