Trump Declares Victory, CBS News Awaits

Trump Declares Victory, CBS News Awaits

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Trump Declares Victory, CBS News Awaits

Trump declares victory, but CBS News hasn't projected a winner; celebrations and projections for key states are reported.

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What did Donald Trump declare early Wednesday morning?
Donald Trump declared victory in the presidential race early Wednesday morning, although votes were still being counted in several key states. CBS News had not yet made a projection, as Trump didn't have enough electoral votes to win.
Who did Trump thank in his speech, and what promises did he make?
Trump thanked his supporters and campaign surrogates, mentioning Elon Musk specifically and claiming an "unprecedented and powerful mandate". He also promised to address border security.
What were the CBS News projections regarding Trump's electoral votes and key states?
CBS News projected Trump would win North Carolina, Georgia, and Pennsylvania, with Wisconsin leaning towards him. He needed 270 electoral votes to win and reportedly had 266 at the time of the reporting.
How did Trump's supporters react to the election results, and what about Harris' supporters?
Trump's supporters celebrated at his election headquarters in West Palm Beach, Florida, while Harris' campaign co-chair announced she wouldn't address supporters that night.
What did Trump say about future campaigning and what is the projection regarding Senate control?
Trump stated this was the end of his campaigning, declaring he would never do another rally. Republicans are projected to gain control of the Senate.