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Donald Trump is set to return to the White House after winning the presidential race against Kamala Harris. In a stunning comeback, The Associated Press projected Trump as the winner early Wednesday morning. Harris conceded the race and called for the country to stay engaged. Joe Biden congratulated Trump on his victory and extended an invitation to discuss the transition of power.
Special counsel Jack Smith is reportedly working with the Justice Department to potentially end prosecutions of Trump for keeping classified documents and election interference. Harris reached out to Trump to congratulate him and discuss the importance of a peaceful transition of power.
Trump’s victory in Michigan was called by the Associated Press, adding to his electoral vote total. Trump is on track to possibly win the popular vote, with several states already called in his favor. Notable anti-vaxxer Robert F. Kennedy Jr mentioned he may be appointed to a Senate-confirmed position in the Trump administration.
Republican leaders like Mitch McConnell and Nikki Haley congratulated Trump on his victory, with McConnell praising the GOP campaign. Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to concede the election at a speech at Howard University.
Stock markets soared at the open following Trump’s victory, with record highs in some areas. Even world leaders, like Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, congratulated Trump on his win. Elon Musk is said to celebrate Trump’s victory at Mar-a-Lago. Voters in Missouri overturned an abortion ban, and there were bomb threats and voter turnout issues reported in different swing states.
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