Donald Trump has declared victory over Kamala Harris in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, edging closer to a historic return to the White House. In a speech to enthusiastic supporters in Florida, Trump vowed to usher in a "new golden age for America" if officially confirmed as the winner.
According to CBS projections, Trump needs just one more state to secure the required 270 electoral votes. If successful, he'll become the first former president in over 130 years to reclaim the presidency. The Republicans are also poised to take control of the Senate, having won crucial races in West Virginia and Ohio.
Meanwhile, Kamala Harris's supporters were left disappointed when her team announced she wouldn't be attending her campaign event in Washington, D.C. Exit polls suggest Harris, a strong advocate for women's rights, garnered less support from female voters than Joe Biden did in 2020.
The House of Representatives remains uncertain, with Republicans holding a slim advantage pre-vote. Both parties are bracing for potential legal challenges as results continue to pour in, although no major violence was reported on Election Day.
If officially elected, Trump, 78, would break multiple records. He'd become the oldest U.S. president and the first to return to office after facing impeachment twice and criminal conviction. Election authorities are on high alert as final results approach, amid reports of bomb threat hoaxes nationwide.
