In a stunning political victory, Donald Trump has captured every key swing state that has been declared so far, including Georgia, Wisconsin, North Carolina, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. This sweeping success leaves Nevada and Arizona, still uncalled but reportedly leaning toward the Republican column, potentially adding to Trump’s electoral dominance.
The Republican party has secured a Senate majority, which is expected to provide Trump with significant leverage for implementing his legislative plans and confirming judicial and executive appointments.
The battle for control of the House of Representatives remains in limbo, with several highly competitive races yet to be determined.
Meanwhile, Joe Biden, who concluded his campaign for a second term in July and threw his support behind Kamala Harris, has issued a statement in which he praised his vice-president despite her loss to Trump. The president-elect’s campaign confirmed that Trump has accepted an invitation from Biden for a meeting to discuss the transition of power at the White House.
Preliminary analysis of voting patterns highlights Black women as the Democratic Party’s most consistent supporters, though Harris faced notable setbacks among Latino voters, including both men and women.
In related developments, special counsel prosecutors are expected to wrap up criminal investigations involving Trump before he assumes office, according to sources familiar with the situation.
Tuesday night’s elections also saw abortion rights advocates notch important wins, as several states moved to enshrine protections for the procedure within their constitutions.
Global reactions to Trump’s victory have been pouring in. Notable figures like UK Labour leader Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu extended their congratulations to the president-elect. In contrast, prominent Democratic leaders including Barack and Michelle Obama, Bernie Sanders, and Elizabeth Warren have released statements reflecting on the party’s defeat.
Former Australian Prime Minister and current US Ambassador Kevin Rudd has reportedly deleted social media posts critical of Trump, citing concerns that his remarks could be “misconstrued.”
On the legislative front, House Speaker Mike Johnson has announced his re-election bid, while House Majority Leader Steve Scalise is seeking to retain his position. In his letter to party members, Scalise outlined the Republicans’ plans for their first 100 days, emphasizing priorities such as maintaining the Trump tax cuts, boosting domestic energy production, and increasing resources along the southern border.
Amidst the international implications of Trump’s policies, Chinese President Xi Jinping has stressed the need for constructive engagement with Washington, according to Chinese state media reports. Meanwhile, Taiwan’s Economy Minister Kuo Jyh-huei stated that Taiwan stands ready to assist businesses in relocating production away from China to mitigate potential tariff impacts stemming from Trump’s trade policies.
