Republican Donald Trump has defeated Vice President Kamala Harris in the US presidential race, securing his return to the White House. With key projections from the swing states of Alaska and Wisconsin, Trump has reached 279 electoral votes, surpassing the required 270 to win. His opponent, Kamala Harris, trails with 223 votes, marking a significant victory for Trump in a highly polarised election.
Backed by billionaire Elon Musk, Trump returns to the White House four years after his loss to Joe Biden. His 2024 victory, achieved with a substantial margin, marks a significant comeback, defying critics who doubted his return.
Trump previously served as president from 2016 to 2020, having defeated Democratic opponent Hillary Clinton. Given his controversial 2020 departure and a string of legal challenges earlier this year, many viewed his second term as unlikely.
Nonetheless, Trump made a stunning return and is prepared for his second term in office. He secured North Carolina in early projections and held a narrow lead in key battlegrounds like Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and other swing states.
