Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump, poised on the edge of a significant victory in the U.S. election, thanked his supporters, calling it a “magnificent victory for the American people.” Reflecting on the journey, he referenced a July 13 assassination attempt, saying, “God spared my life for a reason.” His win comes as the Republican Party secures control of the Senate and leads in the House of Representatives, amplifying the scale of the victory.
#WATCH | West Palm Beach, Florida | #DonaldTrump recalls the assassination attempt on him; says, “…Many people have told me that God spared my life for a reason. That reason was to save our country and to restore America to greatness and now we are going to fulfill that mission… pic.twitter.com/9kUEpdSmOH
— ANI (@ANI) November 6, 2024
In his victory speech, Trump extended gratitude to his supporters, running mate JD Vance, his wife Melania, his children, and also acknowledged Tesla CEO Elon Musk for his vocal support. With 267 electoral votes projected for Trump, just three shy of the needed 270, incumbent Vice President Kamala Harris trails at 224 votes. Trump described the Republican campaign as the “greatest political movement of all time,” stating, “We are going to help our country heal, fix our borders, we made history for a reason tonight.”
The Republican sweep of seven battleground states — a complete reversal from the 2020 election — has been a pivotal factor in Trump’s lead. With key wins in Georgia, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina, and leads in Arizona, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Nevada, Trump stands close to sealing an unprecedented victory.
