Trump claims victory, vows to push America first agenda
"I want to thank the nation for electing me as president," said Donald Trump during his speech on Wednesday morning, Eastern Time. Republican Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Mike Johnson announced that Trump had been declared the president-elect, as quoted by Reuters.
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The politician stated that Republicans are ready to act immediately in accordance with Trump's "America First" agenda.
Trump thanks Americans
Earlier, the analytical center Decision Desk HQ and the conservative television network Fox News projected Trump's victory in the election.
According to the Associated Press, Trump has so far secured 247 electoral votes, while Democratic candidate Kamala Harris has 210. According to "The New York Times," Trump's victory is "very likely."
"I want to thank the nation for electing me as president," said Donald Trump.
"America has given us an unprecedented victory; we will also take the Senate, and it looks like the House of Representatives as well. We are making history; we will heal our country. I will fight for every citizen," Trump asserted.
During his speech, he also promised that when he becomes the president of the United States, "we will seal the borders, and the deported migrants will only be able to return legally."
