(Cupventi.com) – In the early morning hours of Wednesday, the 2024 presidential election came to a dramatic close as President-elect Donald Trump was projected to emerge victorious, marking his return to the White House on January 20. After what had been a wild and unpredictable campaign cycle, Trump’s win came as a result of significant victories in key battleground states, with Fox News Decision Desk calling the race in his favor.
Amid the anticipation that election results could drag on for days, Trump’s wins in crucial states like Wisconsin and Pennsylvania helped cement his path to victory. In his victory speech delivered in Florida, Trump promised a bright future for the United States, declaring it would enter a “golden age” under his leadership.
“Every citizen, I will fight for you, for your family, and your future,” Trump said, addressing supporters in a jubilant speech. “With every breath in my body, I will not rest until we have delivered the strong, safe, and prosperous America that our children deserve and that you deserve. This will truly be the golden age of America.”
Trump went on to call his campaign “the greatest political movement of all time,” pledging to “fix everything about our country” and heal a nation in need of repair. “There’s never been anything like this in this country, and maybe beyond,” Trump declared to cheers. “We overcame obstacles that nobody thought possible.”
Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris and her campaign had a much quieter night. In a statement late Tuesday, Harris’s campaign chair, Jen O’Malley Dillon, advised supporters to rest, anticipating that the race would not be clear until the early hours of the morning. Harris, who was holding a watch party at her alma mater, Howard University, refrained from addressing the crowd that evening, promising instead to speak to the nation on Wednesday.
“The race is not going to come into focus until the early morning hours,” O’Malley Dillon said. “We’ll continue overnight to fight to make sure that every vote is counted, that every voice has spoken.”
Harris, along with her campaign team, remained hopeful despite the disappointing projections, and co-chair Cedric Richmond encouraged supporters to stay engaged. “You won’t hear from the vice president tonight, but you will hear from her tomorrow,” Richmond said.
President Joe Biden, who had been notably absent from the Harris watch party, stayed at the White House, congratulating down-ballot Democrats who had won their respective races. Biden had initially planned to seek re-election but dropped out of the race in July amid mounting concerns over his age and mental acuity.
The Republican Party’s successes were not limited to the presidential race. It’s now projected that the GOP will take control of the Senate, with Republican Sen.-elect Bernie Moreno declaring that Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer would be “fired.” Moreno’s victory, alongside other GOP wins, helped the Republicans secure at least 51 Senate seats, enough to give them a majority.
“We’re going to be pro-immigration, not pro-invasion,” Moreno declared in his victory speech. “We’re going to be an energy-dominant nation.” Nebraska played a key role in tipping the scales, with Republican incumbent Deb Fischer projected to defeat independent challenger Dan Osborn.
Despite speculation that the vote count in certain states might drag on for days, key battlegrounds like Pennsylvania and Georgia quickly tallied their votes overnight, confirming Trump’s victories in these critical regions. With Trump’s campaign heavily focused on these states, his consistent rallies and outreach efforts played a pivotal role in flipping them back into his column.
Florida, another vital state, saw significant developments on the ballot. Voters rejected an amendment that would have established a constitutional right to abortion, which would have overturned the state’s Heartbeat Protection Act. This result was celebrated by pro-life groups, marking a major win for the pro-life movement in the state.
“The defeat of Amendment 4 is a huge victory for the whole state, especially its most vulnerable,” said Brian Burch, president of CatholicVote. “This is a win against fearmongering and disinformation.”
Meanwhile, voters in California approved Proposition 36, which aims to crack down on crime. This proposition is seen as a response to the surge in crime across the state, particularly after the passage of Proposition 47, which reduced penalties for theft of items valued at less than $950. Proponents of Prop 36 argue that it is necessary to restore safety and accountability in California’s cities.
With the dust settling on a dramatic election cycle, the nation faces a shift in leadership. Trump’s victory sets the stage for what promises to be a contentious and transformative next four years. As he prepares to take office once again, many are eager to see how his policies will shape the future of America.