Donald Trump kicked off his first morning as president-elect by engaging in phone calls with world leaders, recalibrating his approach to global affairs from Palm Beach, Florida.
After his unexpected comeback, Trump is already making strides to strengthen international ties, discussing priorities with other heads of state in a series of early conversations.
Celebrations and Strategy at Mar-a-Lago
His family, senior staff, and close friends partied into the morning hours at Mar-a-Lago, reveling in Trump’s historic return to the White House.
An insider noted that Trump’s team is giving him the space to connect with foreign leaders, saying, “He’s making calls, accepting congratulations, and discussing the road ahead.”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was among the first to call, with the two leaders having a cordial discussion that touched on Middle Eastern topics, including Iran.
A Remarkable Political Comeback
Well after 2 a.m., Trump took the stage in West Palm Beach to claim victory, marking one of the most remarkable returns in American politics.
Despite being counted out after the 2020 election loss, the Capitol riot fallout, and legal battles, Trump managed to pull off a victory that many deemed improbable.
Now, he stands as the second president in history to win non-consecutive terms, also becoming the first Republican to win the popular vote since George W. Bush.
Kamala Harris Set to Concede Later Today
Kamala Harris is expected to deliver her concession speech later on Wednesday, a disappointment for her supporters who gathered in Washington, D.C., on election night.
Polls had predicted a narrow lead for Harris, yet Trump’s surprising strength in key states such as North Carolina, Georgia, and Pennsylvania shifted the outcome.
A DailyMail.com/J.L. Partners poll had forecast Trump’s advantage, which proved accurate as his team celebrated in cautious optimism turned to euphoria.
The Road Ahead: Transition Planning and Cabinet Assembly
Attention now turns to transition planning, with Trump’s sons Donald Jr. and Eric taking lead roles, alongside his running mate JD Vance.
Trump’s cabinet-in-waiting and White House staff are being organized by co-chairs Howard Lutnick, CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, and Linda McMahon, a former wrestling executive and member of Trump’s first administration.
With a 75-day countdown until Inauguration Day, Trump’s team has already set meetings to begin building a strategy for his next administration.
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