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Global Reactions to Trump's Win
Global reactions to Trump's projected US election victory varied, with some leaders expressing excitement, while others emphasized continued cooperation and a changing global order.
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- How did European leaders react to Trump's projected victory?
- Viktor Orban, the Hungarian prime minister, was the first European Union leader to react to Trump's projected victory, expressing his excitement on Facebook.
- What were the reactions from other countries outside of Europe?
- Reactions from other European leaders were more muted, with Macron emphasizing continued cooperation and Scholz highlighting the need for a more sovereign Europe.
- What was Nigel Farage's reaction, and how did it differ from others?
- Nigel Farage hailed Trump's win as an "incredible political comeback", while Dmitry Medvedev highlighted Trump's perceived dislike of spending on allies and international organizations.
- What were the responses from Asian leaders, and what did they highlight?
- China expressed hope for peaceful coexistence with the US, regardless of the election outcome, while other Asian countries like Taiwan and the Philippines emphasized their commitment to maintaining close ties with the US.
- What was the overall global sentiment toward the outcome of the US election?
- India's foreign minister, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, predicted a shift away from US dominance and generosity in global affairs, indicating a need for countries to prepare for a changing world order.