Donald Trump (with a red tie) would return to the White House, after winning the elections in the United States / Photo: EFE
The Republican candidate for the White House, Donald Trump, was proclaimed this Wednesday the winner of the presidential elections in the United States with a total of 277 electoral votes for the moment compared to the 224 of his rival, the Democrat Kamala Harris, according to the projections of the main media in the country.
The former president had already claimed victory against Vice President Harris during a rally before his followers in Palm Beach (Florida), after obtaining good partial results and winning the popular vote, according to the preliminary count.
It will be the first time in more than a century that a former president returns to office (he already governed between 2017 and 2021) after losing an election (those in 2020) and also the first time that a convicted criminal becomes President of the country. .
The Electoral College is a body made up of 538 delegates who elect states based on their population. The winning candidate in each state, even by a single vote, takes all of its delegates with the exception of Nebraska and Maine. The candidate who reaches 270 wins the elections.
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Accompanied by his family and campaign managers, the former president assured from Palm Beach that he will govern for everyone and that “together” they will make a better United States.
“Success is going to unite us, and we are going to start by putting America first. I will not let you down,” he said during a speech lasting less than half an hour at the Palm Beach convention center (on the east coast of Florida). .
The former Republican president thanked each of the members of his family and the Americans in a statement that had a largely conciliatory tone and in which he invited them to “put behind the divisions of recent years.”
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Trump celebrated his good results in key states such as North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, and boasted of having regained the majority in the Senate for the Republicans.
Before completing the count and after learning some important data about the voting trend throughout the country, Harris decided to cancel the speech she was scheduled to give at the end of election day and postponed it until this Wednesday, according to her campaign.
Washington / EFE
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### Interview with Global Affairs Expert
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today. The news of Donald Trump’s victory in the recent presidential elections has sparked discussion worldwide. How significant is his return to the White House from a global perspective?
**Expert:** Thank you for having me. Trump’s return is indeed significant, particularly because of his America First foreign policy stance. This approach tends to prioritize American interests and can lead to a reevaluation of international alliances. Countries that have relied on a more cooperative U.S. policy may find themselves reassessing their strategies moving forward.
**Interviewer:** Can you elaborate on how this America First policy might impact U.S. relationships with allies?
**Expert:** Certainly. Under Trump, we saw a shift in U.S. diplomacy, notably a more transactional approach. This could strain relationships with traditional allies like NATO members, as Trump has previously pushed for increased defense spending by these nations. On the flip side, countries such as Russia and China might find greater opportunities to expand their influence during a period when the U.S. is less engaged.
**Interviewer:** How are countries within the international community reacting to Trump’s victory right now?
**Expert:** Reactions are mixed. Some leaders in Europe and Asia are expressing concern about the potential return to isolationist policies, while others are preparing to adapt. Countries with strong economic ties to the U.S. are likely doing some recalibrations in anticipation of new trade policies and potential tariffs.
**Interviewer:** What do you foresee as the biggest challenges Trump will face in foreign relations during his new term?
**Expert:** Donald Trump will face considerable challenges, particularly in restoring trust among allies who may feel abandoned by his previous administration. Additionally, he will need to navigate the complex dynamics with rising powers like China and Russia, while also addressing both domestic and international pressures regarding climate change and global health crises.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for your insights. It will be interesting to observe how these dynamics unfold in the coming months.
**Expert:** Absolutely. The global landscape is always shifting, and Trump’s presidency will add another layer of complexity to it. Thank you for having me.