Trump secures presidency with decisive electoral victory
The Electoral College confirmed the election of Donald Trump as President of the USA, awarding him 312 electoral votes. Kamala Harris received 226 votes.
On Tuesday, the Electoral College officially elected Donald Trump as President of the United States. According to the results from various states, Trump obtained 312 electoral votes, while Kamala Harris, representing the Democratic Party, received 226 votes.
The electors, chosen during the November elections, gathered in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia to formally confirm the selection of the new president. This process proceeded according to the voting results in the individual states.
The last voting took place in Hawaii, where four electors cast their votes for Kamala Harris. Voting concluded on Wednesday at midnight GMT.
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According to the official results, Donald Trump received 312 electoral votes, and Kamala Harris obtained 226. After months of fierce competition in key states, Trump clearly prevailed in each of them.
Despite the defeat, Harris expressed pride in the conduct of her campaign. "I am proud of the race we ran and the way we ran it," she emphasised. She also appealed for acceptance of the election results. "Now, I know folks are feeling and experiencing a range of emotions right now. I get it, but we must accept the results of this election," she said.
Following the conclusion of the campaign, there is already speculation about potential Democratic candidates for the 2028 elections. Among the names mentioned by party insiders are Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro.
