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The US presidential election 2024 saw a fierce battle between former President Donald Trump and incumbent Vice President Kamala Harris. Early counting showed close competition, but as results continued to come in, Trump began to secure his lead in a series of critical states. Now, Trump has declared victory, claiming that the American people have given him an "unprecedented mandate".

Speaking in Pennsylvania, Trump celebrated what he described as a strong endorsement from voters. "America has given us an unprecedented and powerful mandate. We have taken back control of the Senate. Wow, that's great," he said.

Notably, Fox News has already called the election in his favour, though other major networks have yet to make an official projection. Nevertheless, Trump's lead in key swing states has left the Harris campaign scrambling.

Celebrations and Setbacks
At Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, supporters celebrated his claimed victory. In contrast, the atmosphere was sombre at a Harris watch party in Washington, DC.

Campaign advisor Cedric Richmond addressed disappointed supporters, indicating that Harris would respond to the results in the coming hours. "You won’t hear from the vice president tonight, but you will hear from her tomorrow," he assured.

Republicans Gain Control of Senate.
In addition to Trump’s projected victory, the Republican Party has also reclaimed control of the Senate, flipping two key seats. This shift has solidified a political realignment in Washington, with the GOP now controlling both the presidency and the Senate. The Republican sweep represents a seismic shift in US politics and grants the party significant influence over the legislative agenda.

Here is a breakdown of the states won by each candidate so far

Donald Trump
- Texas (40 electoral votes)
- Florida (30 electoral votes)
- Pennsylvania (19 electoral votes)
- Ohio (17 electoral votes)
- Georgia (16 electoral votes)
- North Carolina (16 electoral votes)
- Tennessee (11 electoral votes)
- Indiana (11 electoral votes)
- Missouri (10 electoral votes)
- South Carolina (9 electoral votes)
- Alabama (9 electoral votes)
- Louisiana (8 electoral votes)
- Kentucky (8 electoral votes)
- Oklahoma (7 electoral votes)
- Arkansas (6 electoral votes)
- Iowa (6 electoral votes)
- Mississippi (6 electoral votes)
- Kansas (6 electoral votes)
- Utah (6 electoral votes)
- West Virginia (4 electoral votes)
- Idaho (4 electoral votes)
- Montana (4 electoral votes)
- Wyoming (3 electoral votes)
- North Dakota (3 electoral votes)
- South Dakota (3 electoral votes)
- Nebraska (2 electoral votes)

Kamala Harris
- California (54 electoral votes)
- New York (28 electoral votes)
- Illinois (19 electoral votes)
- New Jersey (14 electoral votes)
- Virginia (13 electoral votes)
- Washington (12 electoral votes)
- Massachusetts (11 electoral votes)
- Colorado (10 electoral votes)
- Maryland (10 electoral votes)
- Oregon (8 electoral votes)
- Connecticut (7 electoral votes)
- New Mexico (5 electoral votes)
- Rhode Island (4 electoral votes)
- Hawaii (4 electoral votes)
- New Hampshire (4 electoral votes)
- Vermont (3 electoral votes)
- Delaware (3 electoral votes)
- District of Columbia (3 electoral votes)

The decisive wins in battleground states have bolstered Trump’s path to victory, while Harris's campaign faces an uphill battle in the remaining stages of the election. Meanwhile, the US (and the world) waits for final calls from all major networks.

LivingSage:
You're nothing but a disgrace to Nigeria, disgrace to Africa and disgrace to everything democracy stands for. Obi didn't win doesn't make INEC a complicit, it doesn't make 2023 election a fraud or as bad as you all make it seem. You're just sore losers and God shall judge you all.

Racoon:
If there is any take home from the 2024 US presidential election, it is the gross transparency of the whole process. Hotly contested, there is doubt that it was a clean presidential election wherein results were telecasted in a transparent way devoid of manipulations or sever glitches. for the world to see. Shamefully, INEC observer party was there.

Donald Trump was elected by overwhelming majority votes and electoral college votes.
America was not electing a drug baron, certificate forger or bullion vans coroner.

Racoon:
If there is any take home from the 2024 US presidential election, it is the gross transparency of the whole process. Hotly contested, there is doubt that it was a clean presidential election wherein results were telecasted in a transparent way devoid of manipulations or sever glitches. for the world to see. Shamefully, INEC observer party was there.

Donald Trump was elected by overwhelming majority votes and electoral college votes.
America was not electing a drug baron, certificate forger or bullion vans coroner.

VULCAN:
It's easy to identify a person who is discussing a matter far beyond their depth.

In this case it's also easy to know an ignoramus.

Texas is almost as large as Nigeria, has more than half of the oil reserves that Nigeria has AND produces half of the US' oil output.

Yet, Dummy is comparing it to Sokoto.

Florida is the beach capital of the world AND the amusement park capital of the world.

Yet, Dummy is comparing it to Kaduna.

Scientists long discovered that bitterness and hatred shut off the logic centres of the brain.

That's why some people are incapable of thinking straight once you mention someone or something they hate.

Mtscheww

Ewedegubbler:
The dems stood no chance without rigging

Racoon:
If there is any take home from the 2024 US presidential election, it is the gross transparency of the whole process. Hotly contested, there is doubt that it was a clean presidential election wherein results were telecasted in a transparent way devoid of manipulations or sever glitches. for the world to see. Shamefully, INEC observer party was there.

Donald Trump was elected by overwhelming majority votes and electoral college votes.
America was not electing a drug baron, certificate forger or bullion vans coroner.

Ewedegubbler:
The dems stood no chance without rigging