President-elect Donald Trump addressed his supporters around the country early Wednesday morning after winning more than 270 electoral votes, promising to lead the “golden age of America” and unleashing the “greatest political movement of all time.”
“I believe this was the biggest political movement in history. There has never been anything like this in this country, and possibly anywhere. And now it’s going to take on new relevance because we’re going to help our country heal,” Trump declared shortly before 2:30 a.m. on Wednesday.
“We’ll aid our country here. We have a country that desperately needs help. We are going to fix our borders. We’re going to fix everything about our country, and tonight we made history for a purpose. And the reason will be precisely that. We overcome difficulties that no one thought imaginable,” he said, amid applause from the audience.
Trump ascended the stage after Fox News predicted he will win critical battleground states such as Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Georgia, and North Carolina. Around 1:45 a.m., he had more than 270 electoral votes and had formally defeated Harris.
Trump stated that he will lead the “golden age of America” after his inauguration.
“Every citizen, I am going to fight for you, your family, and your future. Every day, I’ll be fighting for you. And with every breath in my body, I will not stop until we have delivered the strong, safe, and prosperous America that our children and you deserve. This will truly be the Golden Age of America. That’s what we need to have. “This is a magnificent victory for the American people, and it will enable us to make America great again,” he stated.
around the election cycle, the Keystone State was viewed as the state that would most likely determine the ultimate outcome, with both campaigns traveling around the state to rally support. Georgia was another hard-fought state for both camps, and Trump was ultimately declared the winner on Tuesday evening.
Vice President-elect JD Vance also spoke to the throng on Wednesday morning, congratulating Trump for a “incredible journey.”
“I appreciate you inviting me to join you on this amazing journey. I appreciate your trust in me and the place. And I believe we have just witnessed the greatest political comeback in US history. Okay. And, under President Trump’s leadership, we will never stop fighting for you, your goals, and the future of your children. Following the greatest political comeback in American history, we will lead the greatest economic rebound. “Under Donald Trump’s leadership,” he declared.
Trump was flanked by his family while speaking to his fans, which included former first lady Melania Trump and son Barron Trump. The president-elect invited UFC CEO Dana White to appear on stage and acknowledged Elon Musk and professional golfer Bryson Dechambeau.
“We will restore America’s security, strength, prosperity, power, and freedom. And I’m asking every citizen across our country to join me in this great and righteous cause,” Trump stated.
The president-elect stated that despite winning North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, he still has the opportunity to win states such as Arizona and Michigan.
“In addition to winning the battleground states of North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, which I love. “We are now winning in Michigan, Arizona, Nevada, and Alaska, which would give us at least 315 electoral votes,” he stated.
“We have also won the popular vote,” he continued.
Trump’s statements came after the Harris-Walz campaign wrapped up for the evening, with campaign chair Jen O’Malley Dillon pushing supporters to go home and “get some sleep” as votes began to show Trump in the lead. Harris avoided addressing her supporters, instead speaking to voters and the nation on Wednesday.
Cedric Richmond, the campaign’s co-chair, instead gave brief remarks.
“We still have votes to count, and states that haven’t been called yet. We will continue to battle overnight to ensure that every vote is counted and that every voice is heard. So you will not hear from the vice president tonight. But you’ll hear from her tomorrow,” Richmond explained.