Trump Wins North Carolina, Pennsylvania; Nears Victory with 266 Electoral Votes

Nov 6, 2024, 07:42 AM

In the 2024 US Presidential Election, former President Donald Trump has secured key victories in the battleground states of North Carolina and Pennsylvania, significantly narrowing Kamala Harris' path to the White House. Trump declared victory early Wednesday morning after NBC News projected his win in Pennsylvania, which granted him 266 electoral votes, just four shy of the 270 needed to secure the presidency. Trump had taken the lead in Pennsylvania before the final results. The win in Pennsylvania also led to a notable jump in Dow futures, which surged by 950 points. Trump's media stock also saw a 10% increase in premarket trading following his declaration of victory.