Just before 9 a.m., Swedish time, Republican Donald Trump gave a victory speech in front of jubilant supporters at his official vigil in West Palm Beach, Florida – where he declared himself the winner.
One of the first to congratulate Donald Trump is Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. He describes it as a “much-needed victory for the world”.
“The biggest comeback in US history! My congratulations to President Donald Trump,” writes Orbán on X.
Likewise, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who directly addresses Donald Trump and his wife Melania i a post on X.
“Your historic return to the White House means a new beginning for America and a powerful resurgence of the powerful alliance between Israel and America. This is a huge win!”
NATO base: Looking forward to working with him
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte writes that he has just congratulated Trump on the win.
“His leadership will once again be key to keeping our alliance strong. I look forward to working with him again to promote peace through strength via NATO,” writes Rutte.
Also Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) Trump congratulates.
“I look forward to working together and continuing the excellent relations between the US and Sweden as friends and allies,” he writes on X.
Zelensky: “Impressive election victory”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky writes a longer post on the platform, where he congratulates Trump on his “impressive election victory”.
“I look forward to personally congratulating President Trump and discussing ways to strengthen Ukraine’s strategic partnership with the United States,” he concludes.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi sending hearty congratulations via X.
“As you build on the successes of your previous tenure, I look forward to renewing our collaboration to further strengthen the India-US comprehensive global and strategic partnership.”
Other leaders who have congratulated him on his victory this morning include French President Emmanuel Macron, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer and Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala.