Donald Trump has reportedly won the United States presidential election after surpassing the 270 electoral college votes required to clinch the presidency.
BBC projects Trump to have won with 70,869,745 votes (51.0%) and 279 electoral college votes, while Vice President Kamala Harris received 65,818,026 votes (47.4%) and 223 electoral college votes.
Several foreign media outlets, including CNN, the Wall Street Journal, and AFP, have projected Trump as the elected president.
President-elect Trump was said to have won the key swing states of North Carolina, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Georgia.
As the results poured in, Trump described it as a “magnificent victory,” telling supporters in Florida that “America has given us an unprecedented and powerful mandate.”
President Tinubu stated that, given President Trump’s experience as the 45th president of the United States from 2017 to 2021, his return to the White House as the 47th president will usher in an era of earnest, beneficial, and reciprocal economic and development partnerships between Africa and the United States.
Tinubu acknowledged the United States’ influence, power, and position in shaping global events, expressing confidence that “President Trump” will bring the world closer to peace and prosperity.
Donald John Trump (born June 14, 1946) is an American multibillionaire, politician, real estate developer, businessman, and media personality.
Before this year’s election, Biden withdrew from the race and endorsed his vice president, Kamala Harris. His decision to step down was largely due to health concerns.