US Election Results 2024: A look at key moments from the historic night

After losing the 2020 election, attempting to overturn the results, enduring two impeachments, a criminal conviction, and multiple charges, Donald Trump is projected to make a historic return to the presidency.

Written by Express Web Desk

Updated: November 7, 2024 11:44 IST

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Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a violent insurrection at the US Capitol, was convicted of felony charges and survived two assassination attempts. (AP)

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One of the 20 core promises on Trump’s campaign website is to “end inflation and make America affordable again.” (Reuters Photo)

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Kamala Harris, his democratic rival, who secured 219 electoral votes, will not address the supporters tonight in the US, but is expected to speak tomorrow, the co-chair Cedric Richmond said, CNN reported. In this photo, Oprah Winfrey, left, walks with Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris during a campaign rally outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art. (AP)

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Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, smiles as from left, Viktor Knavs, Usha Vance, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner watch as Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks at an election night watch party at the Palm Beach Convention Center. (AP)

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In this photo, a young girl holds a "Black Voters for Harris-Walz" sign outside of Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris' election night watch party at Howard University. (AP)

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Elon Musk, who has been backing Trump since the former President was shot at, found great mention in Trump’s speech today. “We have a new star, a star is born: Elon,” Trump told his supporters. (AP)

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Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump gives a thumbs-up as Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, speaks at an election night watch party. (AP)

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After losing the 2020 election, attempting to overturn the results, enduring two impeachments, a criminal conviction, and multiple charges, Donald Trump is projected to make a historic return to the presidency. He will become only the second president in US history to win two nonconsecutive terms. (AP)