Amid occasional chants of “USA, USA” and “I love you” from the crowd, former President Donald Trump spoke to supporters at his campaign headquarters in West Palm Beach, Florida, after Decision Desk headquarters predicted he would would claim the presidency once again.
BREAKING: Donald Trump is expected to win the presidency
The room was filled with friends and supporters such as Las Vegas casino developer Steve Wynn, running mate and former GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Brick Suit. But Trump said he also has “thousands of friends in this incredible movement” known as MAGA.
At times, Trump appeared humbled by the seemingly massive election victory:
Donald Trump: Look what happened! Is that crazy?! pic.twitter.com/JuHCqDYLac
– Townhall.com (@townhallcom) November 6, 2024
He also thanked his wife Melania, who he said “has the number one book in the country right now. Can you believe this?” He then thanked members of his family, many of whom crowded around him on stage alongside campaign staff:
President Trump thanks his family during his speech after being named President-elect of the United States pic.twitter.com/kxlll9IatC
— RSBN 🇺🇸 (@RSBNetwork) November 6, 2024
He promised to be the president for every American, “with every breath of my body,” while promising to fulfill the commitments he made to strengthen and protect the nation and revitalize the U.S. economy:
Donald Trump: This will truly be America’s golden age. pic.twitter.com/1Bsto2Ao8Z
– Townhall.com (@townhallcom) November 6, 2024
Trump announced to the crowd that the Trump-Vance campaign had indeed won the popular vote:
Donald Trump: We won the popular vote. pic.twitter.com/qMwSHYvShm
– Townhall.com (@townhallcom) November 6, 2024
The 47th president-elect then congratulated his running mate, Senator JD Vance (R-OH), who will now become vice president-elect along with Vance’s wife. Trump marveled at the fact that Vance seemed excited about appearing on legacy media:
Donald Trump on JD Vance: He’s a feisty guy! I told him to get into enemy media territory and he just wipes them out. pic.twitter.com/DTR73fI1WC
– Townhall.com (@townhallcom) November 6, 2024
Vance spoke briefly and thanked Trump:
Vice President-elect JD Vance takes the stage in West Palm Beach, Florida pic.twitter.com/juuJVig1S4
— RSBN 🇺🇸 (@RSBNetwork) November 6, 2024
Later, Trump drew attention to another gigantic supporter on stage, Dana White, the founder of the UFC, and invited him to say a few words. White concluded by saying, “This is karma, ladies and gentlemen. He deserves this.” He then thanked “the mighty Joe Rogan” and the president-elect’s supporters:
Dana White: Nobody deserves this more than Donald Trump and his family. This is what happens when the machine comes after you. You couldn’t stop him. He is the most resilient man I have ever met. pic.twitter.com/zVQldfix2I
– Townhall.com (@townhallcom) November 6, 2024
Trump also spoke about the attack in Butler, Pennsylvania, and its potential impact on the election:
Donald Trump: Many people have told me that God spared my life for a reason. The reason was to save our country and make America great again. Now we will complete this mission together. pic.twitter.com/PP4wlmBqhm
– Townhall.com (@townhallcom) November 6, 2024
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Republicans also won control of the U.S. Senate on Tuesday and could potentially gain five seats in the upper house. The composition of the House of Representatives is still unclear, but the signs for Republicans are positive:
Decision Desk – Chances of winning the US House of Representatives
🔴 Republican: 65.7%
🔵 Democrats: 34.3% pic.twitter.com/tC0ZbCYndZ— InteractivePolls (@IAPolls2022) November 6, 2024
Accordingly According to Fox News, Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee, has not yet asked Trump to concede the election.
The speech to supporters capped a remarkable day in our country’s political history, but it also had a personal side.
How many times can a adolescent man cast his first presidential vote…for his father?
Elected for the first time – for his father! #18yearsold #presidentialelection #proud pic.twitter.com/kTzMFNn1AS
– MELANIA TRUMP (@MELANIATRUMP) November 6, 2024
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