The Republican candidate for the White House, Donald Trump, has won in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Georgia, and leads the count in the rest of the key states, which has practically left no options for the Democrat Kamala Harris and leaves her just four representatives away from mathematical victory.
At the party headquarters, the result is clear: Trump has celebrated his victory with his supporters at the West Palm Beach convention center in an atmosphere of euphoria and joy, while in Kamala Harris's strongholds, now empty, long faces and much sadness have been seen.
The Latino vote has been decisive in these elections. Donald Trump gained ground among Latino voters in the so-called 'blue wall' (Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin), as well as in Texas and Florida, improving on data that were not favorable in 2020.
Erdogan congratulates his "friend Donald Trump"
The Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, congratulated his "friend Donald Trump" on Wednesday, who claimed victory in the US presidential election, reports Afp.
"I hope that the relationship between Turkey and the United States will strengthen, and that global and regional crises and wars, particularly the Palestinian issue and the war between Russia and Ukraine, will end," wrote the Turkish president in a message on X.
Iran says it doesn't care who won the US elections
The Iranian government does not care who won the elections in the United States, and the bilateral relations between the two countries will not change, said today the spokesperson of the Iranian Executive, Fatemeh Mohajerani, reports Efe.
The spokesperson stated on Thursday that "the election of the President of the United States does not have a clear relationship with us. The general policies of the United States and Iran are fixed policies."
The Emir of Qatar invites Trump to work together for peace and stability in the Middle East
The Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad al Thani, congratulated the President-elect of the United States, Donald Trump, on Wednesday and invited him to work together "for peace, security, and stability in the world and in the Middle East region," reports Efe.
"I wish you all the best during your term, and I look forward to working together again to strengthen our strategic relationship and partnership and to advance our shared efforts to promote security and stability both in the region and globally," Al Thani said in a message on X.
Indian Prime Minister Modi congratulates his "friend" Trump on his "historic victory"
The Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, congratulated Donald Trump on Wednesday for his "historic electoral victory" in the US presidential elections, reports Afp.
"My heartfelt congratulations, friend @realDonaldTrump, on your historic electoral victory," Modi wrote on the social network X. "As you build on the successes of your previous term, I look forward to renewing our collaboration," he added.
Von der Leyen: "The EU and the USA are more than allies"
The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, has joined the congratulations to Donald Trump. "I warmly congratulate Donald J. Trump on his election as the 47th President of the United States of America. I look forward to working again with President Trump to drive a strong transatlantic agenda," she wrote on her X profile.
"The European Union and the United States are more than mere allies. We are united by a true partnership between our peoples, which brings together 800 million citizens. This bond is deep and has its roots in our shared history, our commitment to freedom and democracy, and our common goals of security and opportunities for all. Let's work together on a transatlantic partnership that continues to deliver results for our citizens. Millions of jobs and billions in trade and investment on both sides of the Atlantic depend on the dynamism and stability of our economic relationship," she added.
British Prime Minister congratulates Trump on his "historic electoral victory"
The British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, congratulated Donald Trump on Wednesday for his "historic electoral victory" in the US presidential elections, ensuring that the "special relationship" between both countries "will continue to thrive," reports Afp.
"As our closest allies, we stand side by side in defense of our shared values of freedom, democracy, and free enterprise," said the Labour leader in a statement.
Polls skid again and Trump shatters predictions
For weeks, polls have predicted a technical tie between Harris and Trump, with seven key states where predicting a winner was so difficult that it seemed like one of those eternal recounts of days that Americans have already become accustomed to. But the stumble of the polling industry has been resounding once again. Donald Trump has managed to outperform his rival by three points or more in all the states in contention where the election could be decided.
With 94% of the votes counted, the Republican was ahead of his rival in Pennsylvania by almost three points, seven in Nevada, six in Michigan, and four in Wisconsin. Only in Arizona did the count seem close, making good -- at least in one region -- on forecasts that are increasingly generating more distrust among the population and casting doubt on those responsible.