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Trump promises to lead 'America's golden age' in victory speech: 'Fix everything'

Trump promises to lead 'America's golden age' in victory speech: 'Fix everything'

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President-elect Donald Trump addressed his national supporters early Wednesday morning after securing more than 270 electoral votes, promising that he would lead the “Golden Age of America” ​​after ushering in the “greatest political movement of all time.” called life.

“I think it was the greatest political movement of all time. There has never been anything like this in this country and perhaps beyond. And now it will reach a new level of importance because we will help our country heal,” Trump said just before 2:30 a.m. Wednesday.

“We will help our country here. We have a country that needs help, and urgently so. We will repair our borders. We're going to fix everything about our country and everything we've made.” “We made history tonight for a reason. And the reason will be precisely because we have overcome obstacles that no one would have thought possible,” he added to cheers from the crowd.

Trump took the stage after Fox News predicted he would win the key battleground state of Pennsylvania, as well as Wisconsin, Georgia and North Carolina. At around 1:45 a.m. he received more than 270 electoral votes, officially defeating Harris.

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Close-up of Donald Trump's victory speech

TOPSHOT – Former U.S. President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during an election night event at the West Palm Beach Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida, November 6, 2024. Former Republican President Donald Trump is about to begin a new term in the White House on November 6, 2024, needing just a handful of electoral votes to defeat Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris. (Photo by Jim WATSON/AFP) (Photo by JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images) (Getty Images)

Trump said at his inauguration that he would lead the “Golden Age of America.”

“Every citizen, I will fight for you, for your family and your future. I will fight for you every single day. And with every breath in my body, I will not rest until we produce the strong, secure, and prosperous.” America that our children deserve and that you deserve. This is a great victory for the American people that will allow us to Make America Great Again.

Trump supporters celebrate victory

Supporters cheer as results are announced during an election night party for Republican presidential candidate, former President Donald Trump, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Florida. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

The Keystone State was considered throughout the election cycle as the state that would likely decide the overall outcome of the election, as both campaigns repeatedly traveled through the state to drum up support. Georgia was another closely contested state in both campaigns, with Trump ultimately predicted to win on Tuesday evening.

Vice President-elect JD Vance also addressed the crowd Wednesday morning and thanked Trump for an “incredible journey.”

“I appreciate you allowing me to accompany you on this incredible journey. I thank you for the trust you have placed in me. And I think we just experienced the greatest political comeback in the history of the United States of America. OK. And under President Trump's leadership, we will never stop fighting for you, for your dreams, for your children's future. And after the greatest political comeback in American history, we will also lead the greatest economic comeback in American history. Under the leadership of Donald Trump,” he said.

Donald Trump with his wife and son

Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump (r) arrives at an election night event at the West Palm Beach Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida, on November 6, 2024, along with former US First Lady Melania Trump and his son Barron Trump . (Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images)

Trump was accompanied by his family as he addressed his supporters, including former first lady Melania Trump and his son Barron Trump. The president-elect invited UFC CEO Dana White to speak on stage and praised Elon Musk and professional golfer Bryson Dechambeau.

“We will make America safe, strong, prosperous, powerful and free again. And I ask every citizen in our country to join me in this noble and just endeavor,” Trump said.

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Trump supporters on election night

A supporter of Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump reacts while watching election updates on Election Day near Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., November 5, 2024. (REUTERS/Marco Bello)

The president-elect noted that after wins in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, he still has a chance of winning other states like Arizona and Michigan.

“In addition to winning the battleground states of North Carolina, and I love those places, Georgia, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. We are now winning in Michigan, Arizona, Nevada and Alaska, which would result in us receiving at least 315 electoral votes,” he said.

“We also won the popular vote,” he added.

Trump's comments followed the Harris-Walz campaign, where campaign manager Jen O'Malley Dillon urged her supporters to go home and “get some sleep” as the polls showed Trump in the lead. Harris refrained from addressing her supporters, choosing instead to speak to voters and the nation on Wednesday.

Harris supporter with head in hands

Supporters react to the early election results at Democratic presidential candidate US Vice President Kamala Harris' election night rally during the 2024 US presidential election at Howard University in Washington, USA, November 5, 2024. (REUTERS/Daniel Cole)

Instead, campaign co-chair Cedric Richmond delivered brief remarks.

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“We still have votes to count, we still have states that haven’t been called yet. We will continue to fight overnight to ensure that every vote is counted, that every voice has spoken. So you won't hear from the Vice President tonight.” “But you will hear from her tomorrow,” Richmond said.

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