NATO Secretary General: Trump’s leadership will be key to maintaining the alliance’s strength.
CNN: Harris wins the state of Minnesota
Mitsotakis to Trump: Greece Looks Forward to Deepening Strategic Relations
“Greece anticipates a deepening of strategic relations between our two countries and collaboration on key regional and global issues,” Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis conveyed in his message to President Trump.
Erdogan: I Congratulate My Friend Donald Trump
“In this new era, we hope that Turkey-U.S. relations will be strengthened and that regional and global crises and wars, especially the Palestinian issue and the Russia-Ukraine war, will come to an end. I believe more efforts will be made toward a fairer world,” stated Turkey’s President in his message.
Congratulations to Trump on his “Historic Victory” from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer
“Congratulations to President Trump on his historic electoral victory. I look forward to working with you in the coming years. As the closest of allies, we stand side by side in defending our shared values of freedom, democracy, and entrepreneurship,” wrote UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Zelensky Congratulates Trump: “We Rely on Continued U.S. Support for Ukraine”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky extended his congratulations to Donald Trump, expressing optimism for a strong United States under Trump’s decisive leadership. “We look forward to a time of strong United States policies under President Trump’s leadership. We rely on continued U.S. support for Ukraine,” Zelensky wrote, highlighting the importance of ongoing U.S. backing for his country.
Trump Exits the Stage to the Sound of YMCA
Trump made his exit from the stage as the iconic song “YMCA” played, adding a lively atmosphere to the conclusion of his appearance.
Netanyahu Congratulates Trump on His Victory
Trump Praises Elon Musk in Victory Speech
At the end of Trump’s speech, the iconic song “YMCA” by the Village People played, celebrating his return to the national stage.
“America First”: Trump Calls for Unity and a Bright Future
“It’s time to unite. It’s time to put America first,” Trump said, promising, “I won’t let you down. The future of the United States will be bright. God bless America.”
“God Saved My Life for a Reason”: Trump Reflects on His Mission
“Many people have told me God saved my life for a reason,” Trump shared. “That reason is to make America great. It won’t be easy, but I’ll give it everything I’ve got. This is the most important job in the world. Just like my last term, we’ll deliver on our promises.”
“I Won’t Start New Wars; I’ll Stop Them”
“During my time in office, we had no wars. I won’t start any; I’ll end them. We only had to face ISIS,” Trump declared, emphasizing his commitment to peace.
Elon Musk’s Message of Support for Trump
Musk took to social media, congratulating Trump on his election and calling him “a leader for America’s future.”
Trump: “A Star is Born in Elon Musk”
Trump praised Musk, saying, “We have a new star—a star is born. Elon Musk is an incredible guy; he even campaigned for us in Philadelphia!”
Trump’s Thanks to Melania and His Family
Trump expressed heartfelt gratitude to his family, especially Melania: “I thank my wonderful wife, Melania, who has stood by me and now has the number one bestselling book in the U.S. She’s done amazing work and works hard. I’m grateful for my family and my wonderful children.”
“We Must Secure Our Borders, But Do It Legally”
Trump called for secure borders, emphasizing that “People can come back, but they must do it legally.”
Trump: Thank you to my wife Melania and my family
“I want to thank my wonderful wife, Melania, who has been by my side and has the number one bestselling book in the U.S. She’s done a great job, she works hard. I also want to thank my family, my wonderful children. Melania’s mother, who was a wonderful woman, would be very proud.”
Trump: “We must secure our borders. They can return to the country, but they need to do it legally.”
Trump: “I made a good choice with (J.D. Vance), even though I initially heard criticism.”
J.D. Vance: “We made the biggest political comeback in American history, and we will do the same with the economy under Trump’s leadership.”
Trump: “We won with the MAGA movement. There is so much love in this room. My team helped in this amazing journey. This team of wonderful people. The USA has given us an unexpected mandate, to control the Senate as well, wow,” Trump continues.
Trump: “We will create the golden age of the USA. I will fight for every family, for your future, I will fight every day. I won’t rest until we have the safe and prosperous country we deserve. It will be the golden age of the USA. We will make America great again.”
Trump: “This is a movement like no one has ever seen. There has never been anything like this in this country. We will fix the problems in the country, we will secure the borders, and we will make history today. Look at what happened. Isn’t it crazy?”
06/11/2024 09:28
Trump’s reception by his supporters with chants of USA, USA
06/11/2024 09:27
Live Trump’s speech on the results of today’s elections.
After Trump’s victory in Pennsylvania, the Republican candidate has 265 electoral votes, with the winning threshold set at 270.
06/11/2024 09:09
CNN also predicts a Trump victory in Pennsylvania.
06/11/2024 09:06
Trump wins Maine as well.
The polls have closed in Alaska
Alaska, which traditionally votes Republican, contributes three electors. The only time it voted for a Democrat was in 1964, when Lyndon Johnson won.
06/11/2024 08:04
Kamala Harris wins New Mexico and its five electoral votes, according to NBC.
Trump Takes Lead in Georgia, Boosts His Chances to Win the Presidency
06/11/2024 – 07:42
With 93% of the votes counted in Georgia, Donald Trump is leading by 108,000 votes, with 100,000 ballots still to be counted. Following his victory in this key swing state, the New York Times increased his chances of winning the election to 92%.
06/11/2024 – 07:40
Both NBC and CNN have predicted Trump’s victory in Georgia, marking his second win in a swing state. He had lost Georgia in 2020.
06/11/2024 – 07:37
If Trump wins Pennsylvania, he will become the next U.S. President. This sets the stage for absolute Republican dominance, as they have also gained control of the Senate.
06/11/2024 – 07:37
Reports indicate that Trump has indeed won Georgia, another key swing state.
06/11/2024 – 07:36
The New York Times raised Trump’s chances of winning to 91%.
06/11/2024 – 07:34
It was just announced that Vice President Kamala Harris will not be giving a speech at Howard University, where her supporters have gathered.
06/11/2024 – 07:33
Applause erupted at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago as the results continued to favor him.
06/11/2024 – 07:32
Protothema.gr correspondent Giorgos Evgenidis reports live from the scene.
06/11/2024 – 07:28
States Won by Harris and Trump:
Kamala Harris has won:
- Virginia
- Hawaii
- California
- Oregon
- Washington
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Illinois
- Massachusetts
- Maryland
- New Jersey
- New York
- Rhode Island
- Vermont
- Washington D.C.
- Nebraska
Donald Trump has won:
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- Florida
- Indiana
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Missouri
- Mississippi
- Montana
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
- Kansas
- Idaho
- Iowa
06/11/2024 – 07:27
Republicans Win the Senate
The Republican Party has regained the Senate’s majority, as the Associated Press reported. The party secured seats in Ohio and West Virginia, while their candidates held strong in Texas and Nebraska. This marks the first time in four years that Republicans will control the Senate.
The Guardian notes that a victory for Trump will allow the Republicans to appoint Supreme Court justices, federal judges, and cabinet members, while a win for Harris would give her the power to delay or block those appointments.
06/11/2024 – 07:20
AFP has reported images showing Kamala Harris supporters in tears as Trump’s path to the White House becomes clearer.
06/11/2024 – 07:17
06/11/2024 – 07:16
Hawaii has been called for Kamala Harris, according to U.S. media.
Snapshot of the Seven Swing States as of Early Wednesday Morning
A total of 270 electoral votes are needed for victory.
Early Signs of Movement in Key States
In Georgia, with 92% of votes counted, Trump is leading with 50.8% over Harris’s 48.3%. Similarly, in Pennsylvania, Trump holds a 51% lead to Harris’s 47.9% with 76% of votes tallied.
Electoral Vote Standings at 6:45 AM
Donald Trump has secured 227 electoral votes, while Kamala Harris has 165. The New York Times has raised Trump’s chances of winning to 90%.
Harris Wins Washington and Oregon
Harris has clinched victories in both Washington (12 electoral votes) and Oregon (8 electoral votes), marking progress in the West.
Contention in the Seven Swing States
As of early morning, the battle remains tight in the seven contested states, with no definitive projections from major media outlets. In Arizona, with 50.9% of votes counted, Trump leads narrowly at 49.7% against Harris’s 49.5%.
Florida Abortion Vote
A citizen-led referendum in Florida to protect abortion rights did not pass, a significant blow to advocates. Although referendums in New York and Maryland backed pro-abortion measures, Florida’s results reflect the influence of Governor Ron DeSantis and Trump’s supporters, who campaigned against it.
Financial Market Reactions
Bitcoin surged to a record $75,060 in Asian markets as investors anticipate a Trump victory. The U.S. dollar also saw a 1.5% gain against the euro and yen, while oil prices fell, reflecting ongoing uncertainty.