Yesterday, the U.S. held elections to decide the country’s new leader. The world watched as Republican candidate Donald Trump went head-to-head with Democratic candidate Kamala Harris.

By morning, as votes were counted, it became clear that Donald Trump had won the election, garnering 267 of the 270 electoral votes needed. His opponent, Kamala Harris, received 224 votes, as reported by Reuters, citing House Speaker Johnson.

Interestingly, the controversial politician secured the votes of Pennsylvania, a crucial swing state known for its challenging election dynamics.

Thus, Trump officially becomes the 47th President of the United States.

The newly elected leader has already addressed the news: Trump took the stage in Florida and gave a speech to his supporters.

«This is a political victory like no other in U.S. history — the 45th and now the 47th President of the United States stands before you», — Trump stated, emphasizing his commitment to the welfare of American families and promising to bring back a «golden era» for the United States.

«Every day, I will fight for you. I want to restore the prosperous America you all deserve. The world needs the «golden era» of the United States», —  the politician noted.

Meanwhile, Donald Trump is already receiving congratulatory messages from world leaders, including Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Gitanas Nausėda of Lithuania, President Vjosa Osmani-Sadriu of Kosovo, President Aleksandar Vučić of Serbia, Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer, Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili, and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also congratulated the new U.S. president, expressing hope that Trump will follow a «peace through strength» approach to help end the war justly.