Donald Trump will reclaim the White House following an election victory late Tuesday night.
As of 5:45 am Eastern Time, the New York Times has Trump leading in all seven swing states, officially declaring four, with the remainder between an 83% and 91% chance of victory.
Democratic Candidate Kamala Harris has yet to concede but is expected to speak with Americans Wednesday. She did not address her supporters on Tuesday night.
Waves of people were seen leaving Harris’ watch party before most outlets had officially declared Trump the President.
Trump addressed his supporters on Tuesday while accompanied by his family and running mate J.D. Vance. Trump said his presidency will “truly be the golden age of America.”
“I want to thank the American people for the extraordinary honor of being elected your 47th president and your 45th president,” Trump said. “And every citizen, I will fight for you, for your family and for your future. Every single day, I will be fighting for you with every breath in my body.”
During the campaign, Trump pledged to combat the country’s illegal immigration crisis, controlling inflation and creating more job opportunities for Americans.
The Times has Trump winning an estimated 312 electoral college votes, giving him a range between 286 and 312. 270 votes are required to secure the presidency.
Harris is set to win between 226 to 252 electoral college votes.
Republicans will also win control of the Senate, with at least two seats having flipped to the Republicans from the Democrats. A majority in the Senate requires 51 seats. The Republicans currently have 52 seats.
Control of the House of Representatives was still unknown as of publication. Currently, the Republicans have 197 seats and the Democrats have 177. 218 is needed for control of the House.
Despite Trump being declared President-elect on Nov. 6, 2024, he only assumes the Office of President on Inauguration Day, which is Jan. 20, 2025.
Between now and Jan. 20, 2025, when Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, the nation will enter a transition period aimed at ensuring a peaceful transfer of power.
