President-elect Donald Trump addressed an excited crowd at Mar-a-Lago early Wednesday morning after defeating Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election.
Shortly after 2 a.m., President Trump took to the stage to his classic entrance song, “God Bless The USA,” and patriotic chants filled the venue. The soon-to-be incumbent Republican president, who has won most of the battleground states, pointed to the love that oozed from the crowd. He reiterated his promise to help the country repair the damage the Biden-Harris administration has caused.
“This was a movement like no one had ever seen before, and frankly I believe it was the greatest political movement in history,” Trump said. “There has never been anything like this in this country, and perhaps in the world. Going forward, this will take on a new level of importance as we help the country recover.”
President Trump thanked voters for electing him the 47th and 45th presidents for two non-consecutive terms, a feat surpassed by former Grover Cleveland in 1893. It was something a president had only achieved once before.
He praised the “unprecedented and powerful mandate” Republicans achieved by winning a majority in the Senate.
President Trump welcomed Vice President-elect J.D. Vance to the stage in “full of energy” and asked him to say a few words. Mr. Vance called their victory “the greatest political reversal in the history of the United States” and thanked Mr. Trump for his confidence.
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) CEO Dana White and Trump campaign senior adviser Chris Lacivita also gave brief remarks. President Trump expressed gratitude to his family and other allies, including billionaire Elon Musk and former independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
“Many people told me that God saved my life for a reason,” President Trump said at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, recalling the near-fatal assassination attempt. ” he said.
“And the reason was to save our country and make America great again,” he said. “And now, together we are going to fulfill that mission. I will bring my energy, spirit, and fight to the task you entrust me with.” (Related: Harris abandons his watch party as path to victory fades into the night)
President Trump said he would govern by a simple motto: “Promises made, promises kept.”
Many of us, including our bosses, don’t sleep for three days. The history that has been made so far is beginning to take hold. Thank you for your support so far. This was one hell of a journey. The photo below was taken at 2:29 a.m. EDT and shared the 45-47 scene during the victory speech. pic.twitter.com/uw2ZuHCNVr
— Dan Scavino Jr.🇺🇸🦅 (@DanScavino) November 6, 2024
“We will keep our promises. Nothing will stop me from keeping my promise to you. We will make America safe, strong, prosperous, powerful and free again,” Trump said. said the 15-week campaign for Harris, who succeeded her in July after President Joe Biden left office, is over.
“We have to put our country first, at least for a period of time. We have to fix that, because together we can make America great again for all Americans. ” he added.
“So I just want to say what a great honor this is. I want to thank you. I won’t let you down,” Trump promised. “America’s future will be bigger, better, bolder, richer, safer, and stronger than ever before. God bless you, and God bless America. God bless you. Thank you very much.
