Donald Trump swept to victory in the U.S. presidential election with a resounding defeat of Kamala Harris. The 45th president will return to the White House as the 47th president. Here's how newspapers in the US and around the world react to the election results.
USA — New York Post
The front page of the New York Post features the headline: "He's Don It Again!" with a photo of Donald Trump smiling. The subheadline states, "Trump pulls off comeback for the ages with election win."
USA — Honolulu Star-Advertiser
The front page of the Star Advertiser features the headline "Trump Wins," announcing that former President Donald Trump has declared victory in the 2024 election following a strong performance in battleground states. Trump is pictured celebrating with his wife, Melania, at a rally. The election results show Trump leading with 279 electoral votes and 51% of the popular vote, compared to Kamala Harris' 223 electoral votes and 47.4%. The page also reports Republicans regaining control of the U.S. Senate and mentions Hawaii voters passing state and city amendments. The coverage highlights significant Republican gains in this election cycle.
USA — San Francisco Chronicle
The front page of the San Francisco Chronicle Extra features the headline "IT'S TIME TO UNITE," signaling Donald Trump's appeal for unity. The page includes a photo of Trump celebrating with his wife, Melania, and running mate, Sen. JD Vance, along with enthusiastic supporters at a rally in West Palm Beach, Florida. The coverage highlights Trump's message calling for national unity following a contentious election, his focus on the economy and border security, and the support from his energized base, as he prepares to reenter office.
Mexico—Milenio
The front page of Milenio features the headline "Todo el poder," meaning "All the power."
Belgium — Le Soir
The front page of Le Soir, the Belgian newspaper, reads: "Trump mène la danse," which translates to "Trump leads the dance." The subheadline notes that as of Wednesday morning, 6 a.m. Belgian time, Donald Trump was ahead in key swing states in the U.S. presidential election, bringing him close to regaining the presidency. The paper also mentions an editorial focusing on the implications of his return
Brazil — O Estado de S. Paulo
The front page of O Estado de S. Paulo, the Brazilian newspaper, headlines: "Embalado por voto rural, Trump supera desempenho de 2020," meaning "Driven by rural vote, Trump outperforms his 2020 performance." It notes that Kamala Harris received fewer votes than expected in key states, impacting the results.
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