Earlier on Wednesday, Trump was projected to win the Electoral College vote over incumbent Kamala Harris, sweeping key battleground states such as Georgia, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. His victory was due to strong support from rural and working-class voters, as well as significant minority gains.
The night also saw a big win for Republicans in Congress, with the Senate projected to return to GOP control. However, the fate of the House of Representatives remains too close to call. Thousands of Harris supporters at Howard University watched the outcome unfold in disappointment, with campaign co-chair Cedric Richmond announcing that Harris would not be making an appearance, leaving supporters awaiting further updates.