On Wednesday, November 6, 2024, Donald Trump declared victory and pledged to “heal” the nation as early results indicated he was on the verge of defeating Kamala Harris in a remarkable return to the White House. His upbeat speech came after Fox News made an early victory call, although other U.S. networks had yet to confirm the win.

With his supporters chanting “USA,” Trump took the stage at his campaign headquarters in Florida, joined by his wife, Melania, and other family members. “We are going to help our country heal,” he said, calling it a political victory “like no other.” Key swing states such as Pennsylvania, Georgia, and North Carolina were called in Trump’s favor, giving him a substantial lead, while other states remained unconfirmed.

At Harris’s watch party, the atmosphere shifted to one of uncertainty, with campaign co-chair Cedric Richmond indicating that Harris would address her supporters the following day. Meanwhile, Republicans celebrated gaining a majority in the Senate after flipping two seats from Democrats.

Trump’s potential win has significant global implications, as allies in Europe and Asia prepare for a return to his nationalist policies and his favorable stance toward autocrats like Russia’s Vladimir Putin. Financial markets responded swiftly, with the U.S. dollar and Bitcoin soaring to record highs as traders anticipated Trump’s victory.

This highly charged election, set against a backdrop of bomb threats and tension, came down to a stark choice: a historic comeback for Trump or a groundbreaking victory for Harris as the first female president. Ultimately, the results quickly swung in Trump’s favor, igniting celebrations at Mar-a-Lago.