Donald Trump declared victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election after Fox News projected him as the winner over Vice President Kamala Harris, marking a remarkable political comeback. While Fox’s projection showed Trump securing battleground states like Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Georgia, other networks had not yet confirmed the race outcome.
As polls closed nationwide, Trump supporters gathered in Palm Beach, Florida, where he was set to address them. Trump claimed wins in Republican strongholds, including Texas and South Carolina, as well as Florida, a key swing state that has recently leaned Republican. Harris, meanwhile, took Democratic bastions like New York and Massachusetts, campaigning on a platform focused on defending democracy and warning of Trump’s “authoritarian” tendencies.
Harris, who would have been the first Black woman and person of South Asian descent to reach the presidency, spent Election Day encouraging supporters and thanking campaign volunteers. Trump, at 78, would make history as the first president to return to the White House after a four-year gap and as the oldest elected president.
Concerns over election security led to tight measures, with minor incidents reported, including bomb threats at polling stations in Georgia and Pennsylvania that led to temporary voting delays. Despite the disruptions, voting proceeded smoothly in most areas, and both campaigns were prepared for potential legal challenges as the night unfolded.
Amidst the presidential race, voters also weighed in on state-level measures, including abortion rights. In Florida, a ballot measure to enshrine abortion protections failed to meet the 60% threshold, a notable outcome post-Roe v. Wade’s reversal. With ballots still being counted in close states, the full results may take time to solidify Trump’s path back to the White House.
As polls closed nationwide, Trump supporters gathered in Palm Beach, Florida, where he was set to address them. Trump claimed wins in Republican strongholds, including Texas and South Carolina, as well as Florida, a key swing state that has recently leaned Republican. Harris, meanwhile, took Democratic bastions like New York and Massachusetts, campaigning on a platform focused on defending democracy and warning of Trump’s “authoritarian” tendencies.
Harris, who would have been the first Black woman and person of South Asian descent to reach the presidency, spent Election Day encouraging supporters and thanking campaign volunteers. Trump, at 78, would make history as the first president to return to the White House after a four-year gap and as the oldest elected president.
Concerns over election security led to tight measures, with minor incidents reported, including bomb threats at polling stations in Georgia and Pennsylvania that led to temporary voting delays. Despite the disruptions, voting proceeded smoothly in most areas, and both campaigns were prepared for potential legal challenges as the night unfolded.
Amidst the presidential race, voters also weighed in on state-level measures, including abortion rights. In Florida, a ballot measure to enshrine abortion protections failed to meet the 60% threshold, a notable outcome post-Roe v. Wade’s reversal. With ballots still being counted in close states, the full results may take time to solidify Trump’s path back to the White House.
