Former President Donald Trump declared victory in the early hours of Wednesday morning, marking a dramatic comeback as he returned to the White House after winning the 2024 presidential race. Speaking to an elated crowd just minutes after major news organizations projected his win, Trump celebrated the achievement as a historic political turnaround, saying, “We made history for a reason tonight… we’ve achieved the most incredible political thing.”
Trump’s path to victory solidified after Fox News called Pennsylvania, followed by Wisconsin, cementing his lead in critical battleground states. Although the Associated Press had not officially called the election, Trump confidently claimed victory onstage, backed by projections from other news sources that made his win appear inevitable.
Supporters packed the venue, with some rushing to the front of the crowd to celebrate with friends and fellow Trump supporters. He was joined on stage by his family, including Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, who had stayed away from much of the campaign. In his speech, Trump expressed gratitude to his supporters and painted a positive vision for the next four years, vowing to bring unity and a renewed focus on “putting America first.”
J.D. Vance, Trump’s running mate, described the result as a testament to the trust voters placed in them, calling it “the greatest political comeback in the history of the United States.” Vance’s remarks underscored the campaign’s journey to victory, capturing the mood of the crowd.
Trump concluded his speech with a call for unity, urging Americans to “put the divisions of the past four years behind us” and work together for the country’s future. “Success is going to bring us together,” he said, promising a “golden age” for America.
The crowd’s excitement reached a peak when North Carolina was called for Trump at 11:25 pm, transforming the room’s energy from anxious anticipation to joyous celebration.