Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump celebrates after speaking at an election night watch party in West Palm Beach, Florida, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024.Photo by Alex Brandon/AP

'We’re going to fix everything': Donald Trump elected to second term as U.S. president in striking political comeback

Speaking to his supporters Wednesday morning, Trump said he had won 'an unprecedented and powerful mandate'

by · National Post

Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, was convicted of felony charges and survived two assassination attempts.

With a win in Wisconsin, Trump cleared the 270 electoral votes needed to clinch the presidency.

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