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Trump Wins 2024 Election, Holds Call with Zelensky and Musk Amid Major Shift

Nov 8, 2024, 06:12 PM

Donald Trump has won the 2024 presidential election, marking his return to the White House for a second nonconsecutive term and signaling the biggest shift to the right in the U.S. since Ronald Reagan's 1980 victory. His popular vote margin is increasing, with significant gains such as 65% of the Native American vote, 59.1% in Utah, and 50% in Springfield, Ohio. Trump's victory has prompted discussions about the impact on ongoing criminal cases against him, his potential policy directions, and international relations. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky congratulated Trump on his win during a call in which Elon Musk also participated. Trump pledged continued support for Ukraine, and Musk confirmed ongoing support through Starlink satellites. The Trump transition team is formulating its cyber policy vision. European leaders are reacting to the election results, with the European Union seeking to accelerate talks with the UK on a new defense and security pact amid concerns about reduced American support for Ukraine. There is also speculation about potential U.S.-UK trade agreements under Trump's administration.