Harriet Sinclair
Donald Trump seals remarkable election victory as Harris concedes defeat, as it happened
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Donald Trump has secured a remarkable US election victory as Americans returned the former president to the White House.
Trump, 78, clinched the election after a campaign marked by two attempts on his life and a late decision by Democrats to run Kamala Harris after President Joe Biden withdrew from the race.
After an election that had been regarded as too close to call for months, Trump defeated Harris in resounding fashion, with his victory being called shortly after 10.30am UK time after he secured the state of Wisconsin to take him above 270 electoral college votes.
Shortly before his win was confirmed, a jubilant Trump - who becomes the first convicted felon to hold office - had already claimed victory, telling supporters at a rally in Florida: "America has given us an unprecedented and powerful mandate".
He declared he had won a “magnificent victory for the American people” once it was clear he was on track to return to the White House as 47th president of the United States.
In her concession speech later, Harris said the “light of America’s promise will always burn bright” as she formally conceded defeat.
Harris promised to “engage in a peaceful transfer of power” and urged her supporters to accept the result. “We must accept the result of this election," she said. “We will engage in a peaceful transfer of power. While I concede this election, I do not concede the fight that fuelled this campaign.'
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Harris: This is not a time to throw up our hands, this is a time to roll up our sleeves
Kamala Harris told her supporters not to despair as she ended her speech.
"This is not a time to throw up our hands, this is a time to roll up our sleeves," she said.
"Only when it is dark enough can you see the stars. I know many people feel we are entering a dark time, but for the benefit of us all, I hope that is not the case. But here's the thing, America if it is, let us fill the sky with the light of a brilliant brilliant billion of stars. The light of optimism, of faith, of truth and service."
"And may that work guide us even in the face of setbacks towards the extraordinary promise of the United States of America."
- Harriet Sinclair
Harris: We will engage in a peaceful transfer of power
Kamala Harris has publicly conceded the election. She told a crowd of her supporters: "I know folks are experiencing a range of emotions right now - I get it.
"But we must accept the results of the election, I spoke with president-elect Trump and congratulated him."
She added: "We will engage in a peaceful transfer of power... When we lose an election we accept the results."
And although she said she conceded the election, Harris said she did not concede the fight that got her there.
Among the issues she said she would never give up on, Harris spoke of a woman's right to choose what happens to her own body.
- Harriet Sinclair
Kamala Harris: My heart is full today
Kamala Harris told the crowd at Howard University: "My heart is full today - full of gratitude for the trust you have placed in me, full of love for our country and full of resolve
"The outcome of this election is not what we wanted, not what we fought for, not what we voted for but hear me when I say the light of America's promise will always burn bright as long as we never give up and as long as we keep fighting."
She thanked President Joe Biden, her running mate Tim Walz, and all the volunteers who staffed her campaiggn.
- Harriet Sinclair
Harris arrives at Howard University for concession speech
Kamala Harris has arrived at Howard University to cheers, as she begins her concession speech.
- Jasmine Andersson
Netanyahu calls Trump to discuss 'Iranian threat'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed the "Iranian threat" in a call with Donald Trump on Wednesday as the wars in Gaza and Lebanon show no sign of easing.
Saudi state media also reported that the Gulf heavyweight's de facto leader, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, spoke to Trump to congratulate him.
A trip to Riyadh was Trump's first foreign visit after he took office in 2017.
Read the full story from AFP.
- Harriet Sinclair
Who's in? Who's out? The cast of characters who could end up in Trump's new administration
President-elect Donald Trump’s victory over Vice President Kamala Harris in Tuesday’s election marked the end of a long, divisive campaign that will see the Republican return to the White House just four years after voters ejected him from the job.
With the campaign behind him, Trump can now turn his attention to putting together a cabinet and a staff to carry out his agenda.
Read the full story from USA Today.
- Harriet Sinclair
Harris en route to deliver concession speech
Kamala Harris is en route to deliver her concession speech at her alma mater Howard University
- Harriet Sinclair
Trump could harden Iran oil stance but struggle to stem flow to China, analysts say
Former President Donald Trump's return to the White House could mean tougher enforcement of U.S. oil sanctions against Iran, potentially trimming global supplies, but his administration could struggle to get China, Iran's top crude customer, to cooperate, analysts said.
Cracking down on OPEC-member Iran would support global oil prices, but the effect could also be offset by other Trump policies, from measures to expand domestic drilling, the imposition of tariffs on China that could depress economic activity, or an easing of relations with Russia that could unfetter its sanctioned crude shipments.
Read the full story from Reuters.
- Harriet Sinclair
From Jeff Bezos to Mark Cuban, how business leaders are reacting to Donald Trump's win
Former and now president-elect Donald Trump has once again won the White House, becoming the first person since Grover Cleveland to win two non-consecutive presidential terms.
As financial markets surge on the news, business leaders across sectors have begun to react to the coming second Trump presidency.
Read the full story from Quartz.
- Harriet Sinclair
What are the health risks for the oldest president ever elected?
Donald Trump's days of body slamming adversaries in the WWE ring may be well and truly behind him—but just how “unfit” for office is the incoming president?
Lest we forget, the Republican Party initially kicked off its electoral campaign with a winning strategy of targeting then-opponent Joe Biden Joe Biden’s marked decline in cognitive health, only for it to spectacularly backfire after the incumbent bowed out of the race to make way for a candidate 18 years junior to their own.
Read the full story from the Daily Beast.
- Harriet Sinclair
No wars, further tax cuts and more tariffs: Key pledges made by Donald Trump
Republican candidate Donald Trump has been elected US president for a second, non-consecutive term.
What was expected to be a neck-and-neck contest against his Democratic opponent, vice president Kamala Harris, turned out to be a momentous victory for Mr Trump - the first convicted felon to win the keys to the White House.
As he remains president-elect until the transfer of power from president Joe Biden in January, we take a look at what Mr Trump's main campaign pledges have been in the 2024 race.
Read the full story from Sky News.
- Jasmine Andersson
Biden calls Trump to congratulate him on election win
President Joe Biden has now called president-elect Trump to congratulate him on his election win.
He has invited him to the White House for a transition meeting, according to the Associated Press.
In the phone call, Biden expressed his commitment to ensuring a smooth transition and emphasised the importance of working to bring the country together.
The staff will coordinate a specific date in the near future.
On Thursday, Biden will address the nation to discuss the election results and the transition, a White House spokesperson said.
- Jasmine Andersson
When will Trump officially become president?
Donald Trump has secured victory in the US presidential election with a remarkable political comeback that saw him defeat Kamala Harris.
There now follows a lengthy process between Trump being confirmed winner and his official inauguration as president, during which he is currently scheduled to be sentenced for falsifying business records.
Here's what happens next.
Read the full story here.
- Harriet Sinclair
'Historic comeback win,' 'He's Don It Again!': How newspapers, magazines are covering Trump's victory
In the moments after the Associated Press called the presidency for Donald Trump early Wednesday morning, magazines and newspapers began to roll out their covers and front-page spreads with their takes on the news.
Read the full story from Yahoo News.
- Harriet Sinclair, Jasmine Andersson
When will Kamala Harris deliver concession speech? Time, what we know
Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to make her concession speech in the 2024 presidential election Wednesday from Howard University in Washington, D.C.
The Democratic presidential nominee, defeated by former President Donald Trump, is expected to deliver the speech at 4 pm ET (9 pm GMT), according to Reuters.
Read the full story from USA Today.
- Harriet Sinclair
How did states vote on abortion on election day? See results from 10 states
This Election Day, citizens in states across the U.S. had opportunities to vote not only on their choice for the next president but also on contentious issues including marijuana legalization and abortion.
This year, 10 states − Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New York and South Dakota − had abortion measures on their ballots, with Nebraska taking on the distinction of having two duelling propositions.
Read the full story from USA Today.
- Jasmine Andersson
Harris calls Trump to congratulate him on election victory
Kamala Harris has called president-elect Donald Trump to congratulate him on his election victory, an AP source has said.
"She discussed the importance of a peaceful transfer of power and being a president for all Americans," a senior campaign aide told CBS.
- Harriet Sinclair
Shares to buy as Trump retakes the White House
Donald Trump has become the second president to win two non-consecutive terms in a stunning political comeback.
Despite two impeachments, two assassination attempts and a criminal conviction, the 47th president soared to victory on the promise of economic renewal in one of the most turbulent election campaigns in American history.
Markets are now predicting a Republican “clean sweep” of Congress after the party won back the Senate. Control of Congress would help Trump deliver on his pledges to cut taxes and impose tariffs, expected to increase inflation further down the line.
Read the full story from The Telegraph.
- Harriet Sinclair
What Project 2025 actually says about birth control is alarming
After Roe v Wade was overturned in 2022, the necessity of free and accessible contraception has been a near-constant talking point.
But the cost of contraception in the US is higher than you might think. Indeed, contraception accounted for 30-44 percent of out-of-pocket healthcare costs for women before it was covered by the ACA, according to Planned Parenthood.
And now that Donald Trump has won the 2024 presidential election, nothing is certain when it comes to healthcare.
Read the full story from The Independent.
- Jasmine Andersson
Donald Trump wins Michigan
Trump has won Michigan and its 15 electoral votes, according to the Associated Press, giving him a victory in a state once considered part of the Democrats’ “Blue Wall.”
- Harriet Sinclair
All of Donald Trump's key policies: from abortion and climate change to the economy
It’s official: Donald Trump will be returning to the White House for a second term as president of the United States, after securing a triumphant victory against Vice President Kamala Harris.
From policies on immigration, the climate crisis, foreign wars and tariffs, the impact will be felt in all aspects of American life and across the globe.
While some of his proposals would require congressional approval, many wouldn’t. Here is a summary of the key policies he has said he would pursue during his second term in office.
Read the full story from The Standard.
- Harriet Sinclair
Ukrainian MP warns Trump's plan to stop all wars is 'flawed'
A Ukrainian MP has warned that Donald Trump's plan to stop all wars is 'flawed'.
Ukrainian MP @KiraInCongress says Donald Trump's pledge to stop all wars during his tenure is 'flawed'.
She adds that his approach could set a "dangerous precedent", allowing authoritarian regimes to "do whatever they want".
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📺 Sky 501 and YouTube pic.twitter.com/s78xYmNjD6— Sky News (@SkyNews) November 6, 2024
- Harriet Sinclair
Wall Street hits record high as Trump returns as US president
Wall Street's main indexes soared to record highs on Wednesday, as Republican Donald Trump won the 2024 US presidential election in a remarkable comeback four years after he was voted out of the White House.
Wall Street is anticipating lower taxes, deregulation and a U.S. president who is quick to sound off on everything from the stock market to the dollar, even though tariff hikes could bring challenges in the form of higher deficit and inflation.
Read the full story from Reuters.
- Harriet Sinclair
Donald Trump got snappy when asked his views on abortion
Donald Trump has been elected to serve a second term as President of the United States, following a tense election race against Kamala Harris – during which women's rights and access to abortion were very much on the ballot and part of the conversation.
From rumours of the terrifying-sounding Project 2025, an apparent 'wish list' of ultra-conservative policies that Trump has denied being involved with... despite numerous former Republican administration members being behind it, to Trump's very real involvement in overturning Roe v Wade, there's plenty for women to be concerned about.
Read the full story from Cosmopolitan.
- Harriet Sinclair
Bezos congratulates Trump
Jeff Bezos has congratulated Donald Trump on an "extraordinary political comeback".
Big congratulations to our 45th and now 47th President on an extraordinary political comeback and decisive victory. No nation has bigger opportunities. Wishing @realDonaldTrump all success in leading and uniting the America we all love.
— Jeff Bezos (@JeffBezos) November 6, 2024
- Harriet Sinclair
Snap poll shows most Brits unhappy with Trump win
Most British people are unhappy that Donald Trump has been elected as US president, according to a snap poll.
The poll of 4,807 adults on Wednesday showed that reaction in Britain has been largely negative, YouGov said.
Of those surveyed, 57% say they are unhappy, compared with 20% who are happy.
More than half – 55% – said they believe Mr Trump’s second presidency will be bad for the UK.
More British women were unhappy with the result than men – at 65% compared with 49% respectively.
- Harriet Sinclair
Kamala Harris to address supporters
Vice president Kamala Harris is set to address her supporters, and the nation, from her alma mater Howard University, according to MSNBC.
Meanwhile two of her aides told Sky News she will call Donald Trump to concede the election.
- Harriet Sinclair
Piers Morgan says he spoke to Trump on election win: 'That's quite something, isn't it?'
Piers Morgan said he has spoken to Donald Trump about his historic election win. The president-elect told Morgan his victory was "quite something".
Just spoke to President Trump and congratulated him on the greatest comeback in political history. He sounded understandably weary, but also utterly elated by the massive scale of his victory.
‘This is quite something, right Piers?’
Yes, Donald.. it is!— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) November 6, 2024
- Harriet Sinclair
UK will make 'strong representations' to Trump on trade, says chancellor
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has said the UK would make “strong representations” to president-elect Donald Trump about the need to protect free trade.
Trump has said he wants to increase tariffs on goods imported from around the world by 10%, rising to 60% on goods from China.
At the Treasury Committee, Reeves said: “We’re not just a passive actor in this.
“It’s a trade relationship with the United States and we will make strong representations about the importance of free and open trade, not just between ourselves and the United States, but globally, and the US also benefit from those that access to free and open trade with us and other countries around the world, and it’s what makes us richer as societies to benefit from that.”
Asked by Tory former Treasury minister John Glen if it was realistic to seek to influence Trump, the Chancellor said: “We’ve got another couple of months before the inauguration.
“Obviously, you know, we will begin those conversations. We’ll prepare for different eventualities.
“I absolutely do not want to sound in any way sanguine. On the other hand, I am optimistic about our ability to shape the global economic agenda, as we have under successive governments.”
- Harriet Sinclair
PM would ‘welcome’ Trump visit as ‘steadfast’ supporter of special relationship
Sir Keir Starmer would welcome a visit by Donald Trump to Parliament, Downing Street has said, describing the president-elect as a “steadfast” supporter of the UK-US “special relationship”.
The prime minister congratulated the Republican politician on a “historic election victory” after American voters returned him to the White House on Wednesday.
Number 10, which is seeking to build bridges with Trump after his campaign filed a legal complaint about Labour activists backing rival Kamala Harris, said Starmer looked forward to speaking with him in “due course”.
Read the full story from PA.
- Harriet Sinclair
Global leaders congratulate Trump but his victory looks set to roil the world - again
The verdict of US voters was more decisive than most pollsters and pundits had predicted. Now the world waits to see whether the election of Donald Trump as president for a second time will prove as destabilizing as many American allies fear.
Trump secured victory Wednesday when he surpassed the 270 electoral college votes needed to win. In a victory speech before the official declaration, he vowed to “put our country first” and bring about a “golden age” for America.
Read the full story from the Canadian Press.
- Harriet Sinclair
Are these Donald Trump quotes real or fake? Take our quiz
We have heard a lot from Donald Trump in the past decade, and now that he has won the US presidential election for a second time, we are about to hear even more.
In an amazing political comeback, Trump has defeated his opponent, Democratic nominee Kamala Harris, and secured more than the 270 electoral college votes needed to win the White House.
In a victory speech on election night, Trump vowed to "let our country heal" and pledged: "This will truly be the golden age of America.”
But can you tell which of these quotes below are directly from Trump during the recent US election race, and which ones are fake?
Take the quiz from Yahoo News to find out.
- Harriet Sinclair
Voters explain why they backed Trump
Voters explain why they backed Donald Trump for president.
In the fifth episode of Spill the Tea, Sky News speaks to Republican voters at an election watch party for Donald Trump in Pennsylvania ➡️ https://t.co/IE0toartij pic.twitter.com/hYtjZyVauN
— Sky News (@SkyNews) November 6, 2024
- Harriet Sinclair
Watch Donald Trump's full victory speech as he promises to 'make America great again'
Former President Donald Trump told supporters at a victory celebration in Florida early Wednesday morning his election to a second term amounted to "a magnificent victory for the American people."
Trump addressed the crowd gathered at the Palm Beach County Convention Center at 2:30 a.m. ET after winning three crucial swing states – North Carolina, Georgia, and Pennsylvania.
The former president, who defeated then-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to win election in 2016 and lost to then-Vice President Joe Biden in 2020, surpassed the 270 electoral votes needed for re-election at 5:34 a.m. ET Wednesday.
Read the full story from USA Today.
- Harriet Sinclair
Starmer pressed on Lammy's resurfaced Trump comments
The prime minister has been pressed on previous comments made by foreign secretary David Lammy about Donald Trump.
During her first PMQs as leader of the opposition, Mrs Badenoch pressed the prime minister on foreign secretary David Lammy's past comments describing Trump as a “woman-hating Neo-Nazi sympathising sociopath" | https://t.co/uQuzNn6Lyz pic.twitter.com/EhJNpL64vd
— Yahoo News UK (@YahooNewsUK) November 6, 2024
- Harriet Sinclair
Downing Street refuses to get into 'policy discussions' when asked about a working relationship with Trump
Downing Street refused to be drawn on “future policy discussions” when asked whether Sir Keir Starmer is concerned about the prospect of future trade agreements with the US following Donald Trump’s election victory.
Asked whether the prime minister was worried about Trump’s stated desire to place tariffs on goods from China and elsewhere, his spokesman said: “We look forward to working with president-elect Trump including on a wide range of his policy priorities to improve the UK-US trading relations and to support the significant investment relationship that supports millions of jobs across our two countries.
“I’m not going to get into future policy discussions.”
Asked whether Starmer would want Trump to refrain from launching a “trade war”, the spokesman said: “I’m not going to get into policy discussions that we’re yet to have with president-elect Trump, but as I say the UK and US have a strong relationship on economic and trade issues and we look forward to continuing to work (together).”
- Harriet Sinclair
Which states turned red to give President-elect Donald Trump the victory?
Republican Donald Trump won a second term as president, defeating Democrat Kamala Harris on Tuesday.
So which states turned red in 2024 to give Trump the victory?
Read the full story from the Cincinnati Enquirer.
- Harriet Sinclair
Starmer 'looking forward' to speaking with Trump
Sir Keir Starmer has not yet spoken with Donald Trump following his election victory, but looks forward to doing so in due course, a spokesman said.
The prime minister’s official spokesman said: “Hopefully the president-elect is getting some well-deserved rest right now but the prime minister obviously looks forward to speaking to him in due course.“
"He knows first-hand how busy the first couple of days are after winning an election.”
- Harriet Sinclair
What could Trump’s election win mean for Ukraine and the Middle East
Leaders from around the world have congratulated Donald Trump amid concerns over the next US president's dislike of Nato, his 'America first' policies and potentially erratic approach to conflict zones such as the Ukraine and the Middle East.
Trump's election is likely to mark significant policy changes in the US that will have an impact abroad, as the country's foreign policy shifts to reflect his agenda.
Read the full story from Yahoo News.
- Harriet Sinclair
Republicans take Senate majority and eye unified power with Trump
Republicans have taken control of the Senate and are fighting to keep their majority in the U.S. House, which would produce a full sweep of GOP power in Congress alongside President-elect Donald Trump in the White House.
A unified Republican grip on Washington would set the course for Trump’s agenda. Or if Democrats wrest control of the House, it would provide an almost certain backstop, with veto power over the White House.
Trump, speaking early Wednesday at his election night party in Florida, said the results delivered an “unprecedented and powerful mandate” for Republicans.
Read the full story from AP.
- Harriet Sinclair
Democrats must 'reboot' after election, says former White House official
A former White House official has suggested that Democrats need to 'reboot' following Kamala Harris's election defeat at the hands of Republican Donald Trump.
Ex-White House official Matthew Bryza says the US election shows a "sea change" in voters, and the Democrats need to "reboot entirely".
"It was speaking down to its electorate, Harris not saying anything of substance... a huge mistake to give her a coronation!"@JuliaHB1 pic.twitter.com/ZTuNKONLhN— Talk (@TalkTV) November 6, 2024
- Harriet Sinclair
Trudeau says he will work with Trump to create 'more opportunity'
Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau offered his congratulations to Donald Trump upon his re-election to the White House.
Trudeau and Trump experienced their share of run-ins during the Republican leader’s first term as president, with a tariff dispute and the export of protective masks previously coming between the pair.
Trudeau posted to X on Wednesday: “Congratulations to Donald Trump on being elected President of the United States.
“The friendship between Canada and the U.S. is the envy of the world. I know President Trump and I will work together to create more opportunity, prosperity, and security for both of our nations.”
- Harriet Sinclair
Ursula von der Leyen congratulates Trump
President of the EU Commission Ursula von der Leyen has tweeted her congratulations to Donald Trump
.
I warmly congratulate Donald J. Trump.
The EU and the US are more than just allies.
We are bound by a true partnership between our people, uniting 800 million citizens.
So let's work together on a strong transatlantic agenda that keeps delivering for them.— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) November 6, 2024
- Harriet Sinclair
Boris Johnson sends 'huge congratulations' to Donald Trump
Former prime minister Boris Johnson has sent his 'huge' congratulations to Donald Trump on
his election victory.
Huge congratulations to Donald Trump on his amazing victory. I have no doubt he will now set about making America strong at home and abroad pic.twitter.com/7UV5lxBZ0F
— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) November 6, 2024
- Harriet Sinclair
Corbyn calls Trump victory 'a dark day'
Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has described the election of Donald Trump as a 'dark day'.
The election of Donald Trump is a dark day for reproductive healthcare, the rights of refugees and the future of our planet.
As we speak, people are being slaughtered in Gaza and Lebanon. Our demands on our governments have not changed: stop enabling genocide and end all arms…— Jeremy Corbyn (@jeremycorbyn) November 6, 2024
- Harriet Sinclair
5 key takeaways from Election Day 2024
Election night 2024 is over. Donald Trump has reclaimed the White House after a victory in Wisconsin early Wednesday morning.
Read the full story from Yahoo News for five big-picture takeaways from how America voted.
- Harriet Sinclair
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures soar as Trump triumphs
US stock futures surged as investors digested Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election over Kamala Harris.
A call in the state of Wisconsin in favour of Trump by the the Associated Press on Wednesday morning put him over the top, with Trump now set to have the distinction of being the 45th and the 47th US president.
Read the full story from Yahoo News.
- Harriet Sinclair
OPINION: How Trump forced his way back into the White House
He’s back – and the guard rails are off. Like it or not – and there are all kinds of psephological caveats – it is now certain that Donald J Trump will be running the United States for the next four years. If I were a Ukrainian, I would be very worried indeed, writes Sean O'Grady for The Independent.
Why did Trump win? “The economy, stupid”, to use the cliche. To use the most lurid claims of his opponents, America has re-elected a man branded by Kamala Harris as a “fascist” to the White House. If democracy itself was on the ballot, then a depressingly large number of Americans chose to reject it.
To be fair, you can see why. The economy was indeed also on the ballot – and the voters answered the question Trump put so often: “Are you better off than you were four years ago?” with a devastating “no”.
Read the full story from The Independent.
- Harriet Sinclair
Celebrities react as Donald Trump wins 2024 US election victory to become president
Celebrities are reacting to the news that Donald Trump has become the next US president.
It was revealed on Wednesday (6 November) that the Republican candidate had reigned supreme after sweeping three of the most crucial states after a chaotic election day.
As some stars remained controversially tight-lipped about who they were voting for, many celebrities shared their endorsements for Kamala Harris, with a flurry of people, including Harrison Ford, Jennifer Aniston and Arnold Schwarzenegger, speaking out in favour of Trump’s Democratic rival in the last few weeks.
Read the full story from The Independent.
- Harriet Sinclair
What is Project 2025 and how is it linked to Trump?
As Donald Trump is declared next US president race, a set of conservative policy proposals known as 'Project 2025', which has become a lightning rod for his opponents, has been thrust into the spotlight once again.
To its critics, Project 2025 – a set of conservative policy proposals set out in a 920-page document last year – is a blueprint for a dystopian future compared by some to the Handmaid's Tale.
To its proponents, it's a framework of how to "restore the country" and make the White House more friendly to right-wing thinking.
Read the full story from Yahoo News.