Donald Trump has won a decisive victory in the U.S. presidential election, defeating Democratic opponent Kamala Harris to reclaim the White House. Trump, who previously served as president from 2017 to 2021, surpassed the crucial 270 electoral college votes after winning Wisconsin, with wins in other key swing states solidifying his path to victory.

Trump’s campaign gained momentum early in the night with victories in swing states North Carolina and Georgia, followed by a win in Pennsylvania—widely viewed as the most critical battleground. His success across all seven contested states brought an unexpected shift in the electoral map.

In a celebratory address to supporters at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, Trump pledged to “help our country heal” and declared the beginning of a “golden age of America.” He promised to focus on issues like border security, economic recovery, and bolstering American strength globally.

“We have made history tonight,” Trump stated, as chants of “USA, USA, USA!” filled the venue. He was joined on stage by his vice-presidential pick, Senator JD Vance, who praised the win as “the greatest political comeback in American history.”

As Trump supporters celebrated, Kamala Harris’s watch party in Washington, D.C., at her alma mater, Howard University, saw a more somber mood. Campaign co-chair Cedric Richmond addressed attendees, affirming that all votes would be counted and that Harris would speak the following day.

Trump’s win marks a significant shift in the U.S. political landscape, with Republicans also regaining control of the Senate.