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George W. Bush Congratulates Trump on Winning Second Term, JD Vance as VP

Nov 6, 2024, 04:31 PM

Former U.S. President George W. Bush has congratulated Donald Trump on winning a second term in the 2024 presidential election. Bush acknowledged Trump's election as the 47th President of the United States and JD Vance's election as Vice President. In his statement, Bush highlighted the strong voter turnout as a sign of the health of the republic and the strength of democratic institutions. He also expressed gratitude to election officials, poll workers, and volunteers for their efforts during the election. Bush and former First Lady Laura Bush extended their prayers for the success of the new administration.