Fox News introduces Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States

In a remarkable turn of events amid the election battle in the US, Fox News predicted that former President Donald Trump won the presidential race against Vice President Kamala Harris, securing a second consecutive term in the White House.

However, the official counting of votes is still underway. If Trump achieves this historic victory, he will become the second president in American history to return to office after defeat after Grover Cleveland in 1892.

Trump's political journey has been eventful. First elected in 2016, he won over former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton with a pledge to “make America great again.” However, he lost the 2020 election to Joe Biden during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Determined to reclaim the presidency, Trump launched his 2024 campaign immediately after the 2022 midterms, and reactivated his slogan of “Make America Great Again”.

Republicans capture all swing states

The 2024 election hinges on seven key battleground states: Georgia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Arizona, Michigan, Wisconsin and Nevada. These swing states, known for their balanced support for Democrats and Republicans, became the focal point of both campaigns, with both candidates competing for the 270 electoral votes needed to win the presidency.

As soon as the counting of votes began, Trump immediately won Georgia and North Carolina. He also maintained strong leads in Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, Nevada and Arizona. Pennsylvania, with the most electoral votes among these swing states, initially leaned toward Harris, but Trump overtook her by 3 points. Making solid gains in key states, Trump managed to overtake Harris, surpassing the Democrats' 2020 hold on six of these states.

If Trump ultimately captures all seven battleground states, it would be a major reversal from 2020 and would give Republicans a decisive victory. This would signal a powerful mandate for Trump and a significant shift in American political sentiment. According to current projections, Trump has received 267 electoral votes, while Harris is at 214, with both attempting to reach the 270-vote threshold.