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Election 2024 live updates: Kamala Harris ends campaign with a message to young voters during concession speech

Kamala Harris delivers concession speech as Donald Trump secures second term in the White House as America’s 47th president

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Donald Trump has won a historic second term in the White House in a shocking political comeback four years after leaving office.

Trump surpassed the magic number of 270 Electoral College votes early on Wednesday after winning key battleground states and also claiming a majority of 51 percent in the popular vote.

Counting is still underway in Arizona and Nevada but those results will not now alter the outcome.

The president-elect took to the stage with his family and running mate JD Vance earlier to promise a “golden age for America” and hail “the greatest political movement of all time.”

Republicans have also likely taken control of the Senate, a key victory for the party which has been in the minority there since 2021.

Harris called Trump to congratulate him on his victory on Wednesday. She also mentioned the importance of a peaceful transfer of power and being a president for the whole of the US.

In her concession speech at Howard University, the vice president said that while she concedes the election, she does not concede the fight that fueled her campaign.

“The fight for freedom, opportunity, fairness, and dignity of all people, and ideals at the heart of this nation… that is a fight I will never give up.”

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Whoopi Goldberg refuses to say Donald Trump’s name after election results

The View host Whoopi Goldberg refused to say Donald Trump’s name live on the programme after the Republican won a second term as president in the 2024 election.

The presenter and actor, 68, has been vocally critical of the 45th and now 47th president in the run-up to Election Day.

Praising Kamala Harris, Goldberg congratulated the vice president on her efforts over the last two months since Joe Biden dropped out of the race and endorsed her at the top of the party ticket.

“She was everywhere, she talked to everybody. People didn’t come out, I don’t know why. It doesn’t matter. He’s the president,” Goldberg concluded.

Holly Patrick 6 November 2024 22:15

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Will Melania live in the White House? What now for the next First Lady

Her husband has won a historic return to the most famous address in the world, defeating Kamala Harris in a close-run race for the presidency.

Melania was all smiles as she joined Donald Trump on stage for his victory speech in Palm Beach, Florida, on election night.

However, while there has been no official announcement yet, questions remain about exactly where she will spend her time during Trump’s second term as the couple prepares for his return to office.

Will Melania live in the White House? What now for the next First Lady

Reports have claimed Melania Trump was not happy during her first stint at the White House, with claims she would spend more time out of DC during a second term

Oliver O'Connell6 November 2024 22:10

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‘I’m just very proud of her,’ says emotional former senator of Harris

Former Democratic senator for Missouri Claire McCaskill became emotional watching Kamala Harris’s concession speech while appearing on MSNBC: “I’m just very proud of her.”

Oliver O'Connell6 November 2024 22:04

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Pence offers congratulations to Trump

Mike Pence, Donald Trump’s first vice president, has offered his congratulations to the president-elect.

The American people have spoken and Karen and I send our sincere congratulations to President-Elect Donald Trump and his family on his election as 47th President of the United States. We also send our congratulations to Vice President-Elect J.D. Vance and his family on his election as Vice President of the United States.

We extend our congratulations as well to the newly elected members of the Republican majorities in the United States Senate and the House of Representatives and look forward to their efforts to renew American security, prosperity and a respect for life.

We will continue to pray for all those in authority and urge every American to join us in praying for our incoming President, Vice President and elected officials at every level. God Bless America??

Oliver O'Connell6 November 2024 22:00

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Biden watched Harris concession speech from West Wing

Oliver O'Connell6 November 2024 21:57

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The View hosts wear all-black ‘funeral’ attire for post-election episode after Trump win

Following Donald Trump’s win in the 2024 presidential election, The View cast commemorated their first post-election episode by dressing in all black.

On Wednesday (November 6), the ABC daytime talk show aired its first episode since the Republican nominee was reelected to the White House for a second term. In honor of the occasion, co-hosts Alyssa Farah Griffin, Sunny Hostin, and Ana Navarro sat around The View’s round table in matching black outfits as they discussed Trump’s victory.

The View hosts wears ‘funeral’ attire in post-election episode after Trump win

‘The View’ host Whoopi Goldberg was committed in her refusal to say Donald Trump’s name during post-election episode

Oliver O'Connell6 November 2024 21:55

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Oliver O'Connell6 November 2024 21:45

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Harris adviser says campaign ‘dug out of a deep hole but not enough'

David Plouffe, Obama campaign veteran and special adviser to Kamala Harris, tweeted today:

It was a privilege to spend the last 100 days with @KamalaHarris and the amazing staff led by @jomalleydillon who left it all on the field for their country. We dug out of a deep hole but not enough. A devastating loss. Thanks for being in the arena, all of you.

Oliver O'Connell6 November 2024 21:40

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“To the young people who are watching, it is OK to feel sad and disappointed. But please know it’s going to be OK,” Harris tells her younger supporters, who cheer and shout “We love you!”

“Here's the thing: Sometimes, the fight takes a while. That doesn't mean we won't win. The important thing is don't ever give up,” she adds.

Oliver O'Connell6 November 2024 21:37

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