With the occasional chants of "U.S.A, U.S.A." and "I love you" from the crowd, former president, Donald Trump spoke to supporters at his campaign's West Palm Beach, Florida, headquarters after Decision Desk HQ projected that he would claim the presidency once again. BREAKING: Donald Trump Projected to Win Presidency The room was filled with friends and supporters like Las Vegas casino developer Steve Wynn, surrogate and former GOP presidential candidate, Vivek Ramaswamy, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), and Brick Suit. But Trump said he also had "thousands of friends in this incredible movement" known as MAGA. At times, Trump appeared humbled by what now appears to be a massive electoral victory:
He also thanked his wife Melania, whom he said "currently has the number-one book in the country. Can you believe it?" Then he thanked the members of his family, many of whom thronged around him on stage, alongside campaign staffers:
He promised to be the president for every American, "with every breath in my body," while promising to deliver on the commitments he has made to strengthen and protect the nation, and revive the U.S, economy:
Trump announced to the crowd that the Trump-Vance campaign had indeed won the popular vote:
The 47th president-elect then congratulated running mate Senator JD Vance (R-OH), who will now become the vice president-elect, along with thanking Vance's wife, Usha. Trump marveled at the fact that Vance seems to "look forward" to appearing on legacy media outlets:
Vance spoke briefly, thanking Trump:
Later, Trump pointed out another big supporter on stage, Dana White, the founder of the UFC, and invited him to say a few words. White closed by saying, "This is karma, ladies and gentlemen. He deserves this." He then thanked "the mighty Joe Rogan" and the president-elect's supporters:
Trump also spoke about the Butler, PA, assassination attempt, and its possible bearing on the election:
Read related: WATCH: Someone's Already Made a New 'Downfall' Parody About Dems Losing It Over Kamala's Odds in Election Republicans also won control of the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, with the possible pick-up of five seats in the Upper Chamber. The makeup of the House of Representatives is still up in the air, but the signs are hopeful for the GOP: — InteractivePolls (@IAPolls2022) November 6, 2024 According to Fox News, Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democrat nominee, has not yet called Trump to concede the election. The speech to supporters provided quite a finale to a remarkable day in our nation's political history, but there was a personal side to it too. How often does a young man get to cast his first presidential vote ... for his dad?
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