World Reactions as Trump Wins Re-election in Stunning Comeback, Securing Over 270 Electoral Votes

Republican Donald Trump has been declared the winner of the 2024 US presidential election, securing a stunning comeback victory over Democratic challenger Kamala Harris, AL Jazeera reports.

The Associated Press projected Trump’s victory after he clinched the crucial state of Wisconsin, securing the necessary 270 electoral votes.

Speaking in West Palm Beach, Florida, before the final results were tallied, Trump declared his victory, pledging to usher in a “golden age” for the United States. He praised what he called “the greatest political movement of all time,” celebrating his return to the White House.

Harris has not yet conceded and is expected to address her supporters on Thursday.

World leaders reacted swiftly to Trump’s victory, with many offering congratulations and expressions of hope for continued cooperation.

International Reactions:

• Israel: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed Trump’s win, calling it “history’s greatest comeback.” He expressed confidence in strengthening the US-Israel alliance. Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, both members of Netanyahu’s far-right government, also expressed their joy at Trump’s re-election.

• Qatar: Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani said he looked forward to working with Trump again to promote global security and stability.

• Egypt: President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi voiced hope that Trump’s return to the White House would contribute to peace in the Middle East.

• Iran: Iranian government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani downplayed the US election results, stating that Iranian policies remain unchanged and that the election outcome won’t impact Iranian citizens’ lives.

• Hamas: Hamas officials, however, expressed skepticism, challenging Trump’s past claims of ending the Gaza conflict within hours. They urged Trump to learn from the “mistakes” of his predecessor, Joe Biden.

• China: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that China’s policy towards the US remains consistent, emphasizing mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation.

• Ukraine: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed appreciation for Trump’s commitment to a “peace through strength” approach, hoping it would bring peace to Ukraine.

• Russia: Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov declined to comment on Trump’s victory, stating that Russia would draw conclusions based on concrete actions and words. Former President Dmitry Medvedev, however, expressed a favorable view of Trump’s “businessman” approach.

• United Kingdom: Prime Minister Keir Starmer congratulated Trump, expressing his commitment to continued collaboration between the two countries.

• NATO: Secretary-General Mark Rutte highlighted the importance of Trump’s leadership for the Alliance and expressed his eagerness to work with him again.

• European Union: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized the strong partnership between the EU and the US, while European Council President Charles Michel also expressed support for continued cooperation.

• France: President Emmanuel Macron expressed his readiness to work with Trump, emphasizing mutual respect and ambition.

• Hungary: Prime Minister Viktor Orban hailed Trump’s victory as “a much-needed victory for the world,” calling it the “biggest comeback in US political history.”

• Turkey: President Recep Tayyip Erdogan congratulated his “friend” Trump and expressed hope for a fairer world under his leadership.

• Australia: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese acknowledged the significance of the US election for Australia and the Indo-Pacific region, expressing a commitment to strengthening cooperation between the two nations.

• Germany: Chancellor Olaf Scholz pledged to work with Trump to promote prosperity and freedom.

• India: Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Trump and expressed his eagerness to renew their collaboration to strengthen the India-US partnership.

• Pakistan: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed hope for a strengthened partnership between Pakistan and the US under Trump’s leadership.

• Italy: Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni reiterated the unshakeable alliance between Italy and the US, expressing her commitment to further strengthening their strategic bond.

• The Netherlands: Prime Minister Dick Schoof emphasized the importance of US-Netherlands cooperation in various international contexts, including NATO.

• Austria: Chancellor Karl Nehammer congratulated Trump and expressed his commitment to expanding transatlantic relations.

• Sweden: Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson congratulated Trump and expressed his eagerness to continue the strong US-Sweden relationship.

• Norway: Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store expressed his commitment to continued cooperation with the US, calling it Norway’s most important ally.

• Denmark: Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen expressed her commitment to maintaining close cooperation with the US, highlighting the enduring transatlantic bond.

• Czech Republic: Prime Minister Petr Fiala emphasized the importance of maintaining strong relations between the Czech Republic and the US.

• Romania: Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu expressed hope for peace and prosperity under Trump’s leadership and his commitment to fruitful collaboration.

• El Salvador: President Nayib Bukele congratulated Trump and expressed his hope for God’s blessings and guidance.

Trump’s victory marks a significant shift in the political landscape and is sure to have wide-ranging implications both domestically and internationally.