What Happened: Donald Trump nears re-election after key battleground wins, with international leaders congratulating him and supporters celebrating a historic comeback.
What you need to know: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated Donald Trump on his re-election as U.S. President, calling it a “historic victory.” In a tweet, Shehbaz expressed his eagerness to strengthen U.S.-Pakistan relations under Trump’s leadership. Similarly, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari applauded Trump’s “resounding” win, describing it as an “anti-war mandate” and expressing hope for a more peaceful world.
What more: Celebrations erupted at Trump’s election night party in West Palm Beach as results rolled in from key battlegrounds. In his victory speech, Trump called the win a triumph over “unprecedented obstacles,” pledging to continue fighting for American prosperity.
Also: Key wins in battleground states like North Carolina, Georgia, and Pennsylvania have brought Trump within reach of the 270 electoral votes needed to secure the presidency. Pennsylvania’s 19 electoral votes, a crucial swing state victory, put Trump just three votes shy of victory.
Additionally: Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign faced setbacks as her supporters acknowledged the slim chances of a win. Florida voters also rejected a measure to overturn the state’s six-week abortion ban, a significant issue in this election. With only a few states remaining, Trump’s team remains optimistic, focused on securing the final votes. If Trump wins in Alaska or any remaining battlegrounds, he is set to reclaim the White House.