Watch: ‘God spared my life for a reason’: Trump declares win, promises 'golden age of America'
'We're going to help our country heal ... we made history for a reason tonight': Trump
'We're going to help our country heal ... we made history for a reason tonight': Trump
Trump, 78, declared himself the 47th President in a speech at West Palm Beach, Florida. Video / AFP
Signs the tycoon was on course for a win boosted the so-called Trump Trade.
The race was not settled, but the mood in Trump’s circles was upbeat.
New York Times: Exit polls don’t have a very good track record.
Their voices are loud, and their reach is enormous.
OPINION: It was the Mexican peso that first indicated Trump was winning US election.
New York Times: Despite a barrage of threats, voting stayed largely on track.
Voting and voting counting continues in the 2024 US Election in key swing states as we await a result
Kamala Harris has been caught in an embarrassing Election Day gaffe after appearing to be on the phone with a voter, only to show the audience she was on her camera app instead.
Harris urges unity; warns Trump term could jeopardise democracy as polls close.
Musk has emerged as one of Trump's most important and visible backers.
Bomb threats have been directed at three important polling states in the US.
In some states, almost half of votes have already been cast.
New York Times: A look at some plausible outcomes.
Leaders are calling for a‘peaceful transfer of power’ amid fears of Jan 6-style unrest.
Political reporter Thomas Coughlan describes the setting in America this evening. Video / NZ Herald
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NYT OPINION: No matter the election result, Trump has won a broader debate.
Months of debates, rallies, and shocking developments have led to today.
OPINION: 'We need to have faith that the world won’t tilt off its axis.'
The possible reversal of a decades-long practice in the US has worried some experts.
Trump has pushed economic themes while Harris speaks of generational change.
New York Times: Ballot boxes burn as America faces unprecedented election violence.
The popular podcaster recently interviewed Trump for hours.
Times: ‘The Mooch’ lasted 11 days as White House comms director. Then he turned on Trump.
OPINION: Five US presidents have been elected despite losing the popular vote.
New York Times: Tensions rise as Trump allies rally armed watchers for election day.
Trump is already claiming fraud before the final count of votes begins.