Donald Trump sweeps to victory in historic comeback
Trump just briefly mentioned the assassination attempt made on him in July, which he survived after a bullet grazed his ear at a campaign rallyHe tells the crowd his life was “saved for a reason” – a suggestion that was made throughout his campaign.
Trump says he’ll bring “every ounce of spirit and fight” to the White House, and that being president is the “most important job in the world”. He adds that he’ll run his government on the motto: “Promises made, promises kept.”
And that’s that – as is customary with Trump speeches, YMCA is played as he leaves the stage.
As a reminder: Trump has declared victory in this election but he’s not yet reached the required number of electoral college votes. He’s four shy of the 270 he needs. Kamala Harris is on 219.
Trump danced to the crowd as he rounded off his remarks
Trump invites Vance to address crowdpublished at 09:4009:40
Trump congratulates the man he says will be the next vice-president of the US: JD Vance.Again, the Republicans haven’t yet been announced the winners of this election, but are just four electoral college votes shy of that.Trump asks Vance – who the crowd are cheering for – to say a few words. Vance takes to the mic and describes Trump’s campaign as the “greatest political comeback ever”.Making light of the “heat” he says he took for choosing Vance a few months ago, Trump says Vance was the right choice.
Dana White: ‘This is what happens when the machine comes after you’published at 09:5109:51Dana White, the boss of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is on the stage and Trump just asked him to speak.”This is what happens when the machine comes after you,” White says.”Couldn’t stop him. He keeps going forward. Never quits,” White says, adding that Trump “deserves” this win.White was also the man who introduced Trump at the Republican National Convention earlier this year, just days after he was shot in the ear.White closes by thanking the “mighty and powerful Joe Rogan”, the influential podcast host (who is a UFC commentator), who endorsed Trump on Monday.
Trump describes Musk as ‘new star’published at 09:4809:48After some chants from the crowd,
Trump starts speaking about someone who’s become a major part of his campaign – X owner and the world’s richest person Elon Musk.He describes Musk as a “new star” of the Republican Party, before going on to tell a lengthy story about how he once left the billionaire on hold for 40 minutes while he watched a video of a SpaceX rocket.Trump describes him as a “wonderful” guy.
Trump thanks his wife Melania, calling her the First Lady.He praises her book, saying she has “the number one best seller in the country”.”She’s done a great job,” he says, adding she “works very hard to help people”.He also thanks his “amazing children,” naming each of them as they stand on stage with him.
‘America has given us an unprecedented and powerful mandate’ – Trumppublished at 09:3609:36Trump’s continuing to speak to a raucous crowd at his campaign HQ in Florida.He tells the crowd that he hopes, one day, they’ll look back and consider this “one of the most important days of your life”.”America has given us an unprecedented and powerful mandate,” he goes on, referencing his party winning the Senate back from the Democratic Party.
Trump thanks American people for making him 47th presidentTrump goes on to say that this will be the “golden age” of America.”This is a magnificent victory for the American people, that will allow us to make America great again,” he adds, using his campaign slogan and catchphrase.Trump has declared victory, although he has not yet achieved the official required electoral college votes.
Trump promises to “help our country heal”Trump says:
“We’re going to help our country heal.”He vows to fix the borders, adding that he and his party made history for a reason. It’s quite clearly being used as a victory speech by the Republican candidate.And a reminder that you can watch him speak at the top of this page.Share
Trump appears alongside wife and campaign staffpublished at 09:2909:29Breaki source,Reuters
There’s a lot of people on stage with Donald Trump – including his running mate JD Vance, his wife Melania Trump and campaign staff.After a lengthy entrance, we’re beginning to hear from him now.He describes it as a “political victory” and thanks the crowd for electing him as their 47th president, as well as their 45th.Remember, though, he’s still four electoral college votes off so hasn’t technically won the race yet.The crowd chants
Trump appears on stage to loud cheerspublished at 09:2509:25Breaking source,ReutersDonald
Trump has taken the stage at his campaign’s watch party in West Palm Beach, Florida, and is met with huge cheers.You can watch his remarks by clicking the ‘Watch Live’ button above.Stick with us as we bring you the latest.
Eric Trump shares photo of his father ahead of speechpublished at 09:2409:24Donald Trump’s son Eric has just posted a picture of his father preparing to speak to his supporters in Florida.A huge crowd is waiting for him.
Iona Hampson : Movement behind the curtain on Trump’s stageReporting from Trump’s watch party
“We want Trump! We want Trump!”The crowd is chanting as they await to hear from who they now consider as their president elect.There is some rustling coming from the blue curtain beside the stage, which has caught the attention of the crowd.
Nada Tawfik : Pennsylvania win puts Trump on cusp of taking back presidency 
At Trump HQ in FloridaThis is a huge victory for Donald Trump. He is now on the edge of winning back the White House, in what would signify a remarkable comeback.This is his third election campaign. People talked about his ground game not being good enough. His messaging on abortion not being enough to convice women.But any moment we are expecting Donald Trump to come on stage and probably declare victory.
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Tom Bateman
Trump takes the swing state prize
Reporting from PhiladelphiaFor the two candidates, Pennsylvania was always the most prized possession of all the swing states – and among the very closest according to the opinion polls.Its projection for Donald Trump now puts him within breathing distance of the White House.
