Donald Trump, the Republican candidate for U.S. president, expressed his gratitude to the American people early Wednesday morning, acknowledging the “honor of being elected” to the nation’s highest office. Speaking to supporters in Palm Beach, Florida, Trump reflected on his past presidency from 2017 to 2021, emphasizing the significance of his return to office. He remarked, “I want to thank the American people for the extraordinary honor of being elected your 47th president and your 45th president,” making a clear reference to his previous term before Joe Biden’s presidency as the 46th president.
Trump’s victory was confirmed by Fox News projections, which indicated that he had triumphed over his Democratic challenger, Vice President Kamala Harris, in the presidential race. In his speech, Trump called the win a “magnificent victory” for the American people, one that would allow him to fulfill his promise of making America great again.
The former president vowed to work tirelessly for the well-being of every American citizen, stating, “We’re going to help our country heal.” His comments underscored his commitment to uniting the nation in the face of the deep political divisions.
If his win holds, Trump will become only the second U.S. president in history to serve non-consecutive terms, following in the footsteps of Grover Cleveland, who served two terms in the late 1800s. This historic victory would mark a significant moment in American politics, with Trump’s return to office promising new policies and an approach to governance shaped by his first term and the current political landscape.
