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Trump Becomes 47th US President, Vows to "Heal" the Country

Nov 6, 2024, 11:00 AM

Republican candidate Donald Trump declared victory in the 2024 US presidential election early Wednesday, after projections from media outlets, including Fox News and the Associated Press, showed him securing over 270 electoral votes needed to win the presidency. Speaking to supporters in Florida, Trump addressed the nation and promised to help "heal" the country as projections indicated he held between 266 and 277 electoral votes, surpassing the required threshold. The Associated Press officially called the race after Trump secured Wisconsin, marking him as the 47th President of the United States.