Washington (Web Desk/Agencies): President-elect Donald Trump delivered an address to his supporters at his campaign headquarters in Florida early Wednesday morning, following his victory in securing 277 electoral votes.
In his speech, Trump promised to usher in a "golden age for America," declaring that he had ignited "the greatest political movement in history."
His remarks reflected the magnitude of his triumph and set the tone for the next chapter of his presidency, as he sought to rally the nation behind his vision for the future.
"This was, I believe, the greatest political movement of all time. There's never been anything like this in this country, and maybe beyond. And now it's going to reach a new level of importance because we're going to help our country heal," Trump said just before 2:30 a.m. on Wednesday.
"We're going to help our country here. We have a country that needs help, and it needs help very badly. We're going to fix our borders. We're going to fix everything about our country and we've made history for a reason tonight. And the reason is going to be just that. We overcame obstacles that nobody thought possible," he added to cheers from the crowd.
Donald Trump stepped up to the podium after Fox News declared him the winner of several pivotal swing states, including Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Georgia, and North Carolina.
By 1:45 a.m., Trump had surpassed the 270-vote threshold in the Electoral College, officially defeating Kamala Harris and securing a second term in office. His success in these critical battleground states was a decisive factor in his electoral victory, marking a clear shift in the political landscape.
Trump vowed that he will lead the "golden age of America" upon his inauguration.
"Every citizen, I will fight for you, for your family and your future. Every single day, I will be fighting for you. And with every breath in my body, I will not rest until we have delivered the strong, safe and prosperous America that our children deserve and that you deserve. This will truly be the golden age of America. That's what we have to have. This is a magnificent victory for the American people that will allow us to make America great again," Trump said.
Pennsylvania was widely regarded as the decisive state throughout the election, with both campaigns making frequent trips there to sway voters and strengthen their base of support. Seen as a key battleground, the state was the focal point of intense campaigning. Likewise, Georgia proved to be another fiercely contested region, where Trump ultimately triumphed on Tuesday evening, claiming a crucial victory that played a pivotal role in his overall win.
JD Vance, the Vice President-elect, also addressed supporters early Wednesday morning, offering his thanks to Donald Trump for guiding them through an "incredible journey." In his speech, Vance acknowledged the extraordinary effort behind their campaign and celebrated the collective achievement that secured their win.
"I appreciate you allowing me to join you on this incredible journey. I thank you for the trust, the place to me. And I think that we just witnessed the greatest political comeback in the history of the United States of America. Okay. And under President Trump's leadership, we're never going to stop fighting for you, for your dreams, for the future of your children. And after the greatest political comeback in American history, we're going to lead the greatest economic comeback in American history. Under Donald Trump's leadership," JD Vance said.
Donald Trump, flanked by his family—former First Lady Melania Trump and their son Barron—stepped before his supporters to deliver his victory speech. As he spoke, the president-elect brought UFC President Dana White onto the stage, offering him a moment in the spotlight.
Trump also took time to express his appreciation for key figures who supported his campaign, including tech mogul Elon Musk and professional golfer Bryson DeChambeau, giving them public recognition for their backing.
"We will make America safe, strong, prosperous, powerful and free again. And I'm asking every citizen all across our land to join me in this noble and righteous endeavor," Trump said.
The president-elect pointed out that, after triumphing in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, there are still key states like Arizona and Michigan within his reach.
He underscored that the race is not yet over, with several battlegrounds still up for grabs, offering a path to even greater success as the results continue to unfold.
"In addition to having won the battleground states of North Carolina, and I love these places, Georgia, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. We are now winning in Michigan, Arizona, Nevada and Alaska, which would result in us carrying at least 315 electoral votes," he said.
"We also have won the popular vote," he added.
Trump's address followed the Harris-Walz campaign's decision to wind down for the night, with campaign chair Jen O'Malley Dillon telling supporters to "get some rest" as early vote counts began to show Trump ahead.
With results rolling in, the momentum seemed to shift in Trump's favor, prompting the campaign to halt its public activities for the time being and await further updates.
On the other hand, Kamala Harris opted not to speak to her supporters Tuesday night, deciding instead to address the nation and her voters on Wednesday.
In the interim, Cedric Richmond, the campaign’s co-chair, took the stage to offer a short message, urging calm and emphasizing the need for patience as the final votes were still being counted.
"We still have votes to count, we still have states that have not been called yet We will continue overnight to fight to make sure that every vote is counted, that every voice has spoken. So you won't hear from the vice president tonight. But you will hear from her tomorrow," Richmond said.
