Donald Trump grateful for family, including wife Melania
1. He addresses crowd of supporters declaring himself winner of 2024 election over Fox News' projection
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump thanked his family, including his wife, Melania, in a speech after Fox News projected him as the winner of the 2024 United States presidential election.
During his remarks, the former president referred to Melania as the “first lady,” expressing gratitude for her support throughout his intense campaign. He also praised her recent book, calling it the “number one best seller in the country” and acknowledging her dedication to helping others.
Trump, 78, went on to thank his "amazing children," naming each of them as they joined him on stage.
Trump’s comments came as he claimed victory over Democratic candidate Kamala Harris, after Fox News projected his win in the 2024 presidential contest. The announcement capped a surprising political comeback four years after he left the White House. "America has given us an unprecedented and powerful mandate," he told a cheering crowd early Wednesday at the Palm Beach County Convention Center, standing alongside his vice-presidential running mate, Senator JD Vance, as well as Republican leaders and members of his family.
While other networks had yet to confirm Trump’s victory, he was on track to win after securing key battleground states including Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Georgia, and maintaining leads in several others, according to Edison Research.
Harris did not address her supporters, who had gathered at Howard University, her alma mater. However, her campaign co-chair, Cedric Richmond, spoke briefly to the crowd, saying, "We still have votes to count," and adding that Harris would speak publicly on Wednesday.
Across the country, Trump saw increased support compared to his 2020 performance, with strong results in both rural and urban areas.
Meanwhile, Republicans gained a majority in the U.S. Senate by flipping Democratic seats in West Virginia and Ohio. Control of the House of Representatives remained uncertain, with Republicans currently holding a narrow majority.
