Against all odds, President-elect Donald Trump won in Arizona. This means he now has wins in all seven important swing states: Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Georgia, Michigan, Wisconsin, Nevada, and Arizona ². With 312 Electoral College votes, Trump has the most of any candidate after this clear win.
Before the election, polls showed that Trump and Kamala Harris were almost tied for the lead. The road to win was not easy. Trump had a small lead of 2.8 points going into Election Day. In Arizona, more money was spent on ads than in 2020; Democrats spent $308 million more than Republicans, who spent $147 million.
Vice President-elect J.D. Vance thanked his family, friends, and President Trump on social media for giving him the chance to serve the country. You could feel Vance’s excitement as he promised to fight hard for the American people.
During his winning speech at Trump Headquarters, Trump talked about how grateful he was to be re-elected for a second term. He also said that he was aware that he had been the target of two attempts on his life since July. Trump’s 25-minute speech from West Palm Beach, Florida, had times when he thought deeply about things and made up his mind.
“This magnificent victory will enable us to make America great again,” Trump told us. “We have won the battleground states and the popular vote, a testament to the unwavering support of the American people.” Trump’s speech was greeted with loud cheers and chants of “USA! USA!”
Trump’s speech also talked about his sense of purpose. He quoted many people who think that God spared his life to make America great again. He said, “We will complete that mission together.”
During his celebration of his hard-won win, Trump told the American people how grateful he was for their trust. “We have taken back control of the Senate, a truly remarkable achievement,” Trump said proudly.
Trump’s victory speech showed how dedicated he was to the country, and it will have a lasting effect on the 2024 presidential race.
