Trump thanks Americans for 'being elected 47th president', says 'made history' with political comeback
Early Wednesday, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump thanked Americans for the "extraordinary honor" of being elected the nation's 47th president, referencing his previous term as the 45th president from 2017 to 2021. Trump made the remarks to supporters in Palm Beach, Florida, after Fox News projections indicated he had secured victory over Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris in Tuesday's election.
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- Published Date: 10:44 | 06 November 2024
- Modified Date: 11:11 | 06 November 2024
US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump early Wednesday thanked Americans for the apparent "honor of being elected" to the nation's highest office.
"I want to thank the American people for the extraordinary honor of being elected your 47th president and your 45th president," Trump told supporters in Palm Beach, Florida, referring to his earlier term in office, in 2017-2021, before Joe Biden won four years as the 46th US president.
According to Fox News projections, Trump ensured victory after defeating his Democratic rival Vice President Kamala Harris in Tuesday's presidential election.
"This is a magnificent victory for the American people that will allow us to make America great again," Trump added.
Pledging to fight for every citizen, he said: "We're going to help our country heal."
The win would make Trump only the second US president to serve non-consecutive terms, following Grover Cleveland, who served two terms in the late 1800s.
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