Trump Declares Victory in 2024 Presidential Election at Palm Beach Rally
After securing a narrow victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, Donald Trump addressed an enthusiastic crowd at the Palm Beach Convention Center, promising to restore America’s greatness.
Describing the election as “a movement unlike any other,” Trump claimed it represented the most significant political movement in history. “I want to thank the American people for electing me as the 47th President,” he stated.
“I will fight for you and your family. I will give it my all,” the 78-year-old leader promised.
Trump’s victory was confirmed when Fox News projected he had bested Democrat Kamala Harris, marking a remarkable comeback just four years after his departure from the White House.
“America has granted us an unparalleled and powerful mandate,” he declared early Wednesday to a cheering crowd, with his vice presidential running mate, Senator JD Vance, along with Republican leaders and family members by his side.
Trump also praised Elon Musk, the world’s wealthiest person, for his generous support of Trump’s campaign, contributing around $120 million. Trump revealed plans to appoint Musk to lead a government efficiency task force.
While other news outlets had yet to officially call the race for Trump, he was on the brink of victory, having secured crucial battleground states such as Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Georgia, with leads in several other key areas according to Edison Research.
Harris did not address her supporters, who had assembled at Howard University, her alma mater. Campaign co-chair Cedric Richmond briefly spoke to the crowd after midnight, assuring them that Harris would share her thoughts publicly on Wednesday. “We still have votes to count,” he remarked.
As reported by Fox News, Trump emerged victorious with 277 electoral votes, while Harris received 226.
Previously, Trump solidified his lead by winning Pennsylvania, inching closer to the essential 270 electoral votes needed for victory.
In a heated contest for the White House, Harris and Trump presented differing visions for the country.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk, a staunch Trump supporter, celebrated the Republican candidate’s triumph, stating, “The American people have delivered a clear mandate for Trump.”
Trump’s win of 277 electoral votes positions him to lead the country for another four years, according to media reports.
Earlier projections indicated that Trump had triumphed in 23 states, including significant wins in Texas and Ohio, as well as other reliably Republican states like North Carolina.
Harris managed to capture 12 states, including major electoral powerhouses like California and New York, along with Washington, D.C.
The magic number for securing the presidency stands at 270.
Here’s a breakdown of the states won by each candidate along with their respective electoral votes, based on projections from major U.S. media outlets, including CNN, Fox News, MSNBC/NBC News, ABC, and CBS.
Kamala Harris
- California (54), Colorado (10), Connecticut (7), Delaware (3), District of Columbia (3), Illinois (19), Maryland (10), Massachusetts (11), New York (28), Oregon (8), Rhode Island (4), Vermont (3), Washington (12)
Donald Trump
- Alabama (9), Arkansas (6), Florida (30), Idaho (4), Indiana (11), Iowa (6), Kansas (6), Kentucky (8), Louisiana (8), Mississippi (6), Missouri (10), Montana (4), North Carolina (16), North Dakota (3), Ohio (17), Oklahoma (7), South Carolina (9), South Dakota (3), Tennessee (11), Texas (40), Utah (6), West Virginia (4), Wyoming (3)
