US Election Results 2024 Live Updates: 'Will Never Give Up Fighting For Democracy': Kamala Harris Concedes Election Defeat, Asks Supporters To Accept Results

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer congratulated Donald Trump on his election victory, expressing his eagerness to work together across all areas of the special relationship between the UK and the US. The conversation took place on the evening of Trump's win, according to a Downing Street spokeswoman.,

In her concession speech, Kamala Harris acknowledged that many people may feel as though the country is entering a dark time. However, she expressed hope that this wouldn't be the case, urging people to fill the sky with the light of optimism, faith, truth, and service.

“I know many people feel like we are entering a dark time. I hope that’s not the case. But if it is, let us fill the sky with the light of a billion brilliant starts, the light of optimism, of faith, of truth, and service,” Harris said.,

“To my beloved Doug and our family, I love you so very much. To President Biden and Dr. Biden, thank you for your faith and support. To Gov. Walz and the Walz family, I know your service to our nation will continue,” she said.

“I am proud of the race we ran”, she added. ,

In her speech, Vice President Kamala Harris vowed to continue fighting for a future where Americans can freely pursue their dreams and ambitions. She highlighted her commitment to protecting women's rights, including their freedom to make decisions about their own bodies, and the need to protect schools and communities from gun violence.

“I will never give up the fight for a future where Americans can pursue their dreams, where the women of America have the freedom to make decisions about their own body. We will never give up the fight to protect our schools and our streets from gun violence.”

In her concession speech on Wednesday, Vice President Kamala Harris acknowledged the emotions of her supporters but focused on the importance of accepting the election results. "I get it," she said, before urging the nation to move forward and accept the outcome.

“But we must accept the results of this election,” Harris said.,

Note to MAGA:

This is how Democracy is supposed to function.

Compare Kamala Harris' Concession Speech to Donald Trump's Democracy attack. pic.twitter.com/UQ4x7SBhFv, — Brian Krassenstein (@krassenstein) November 6, 2024

"I will never stop fighting for democracy, for my nation," Harris said at Howard University on Wednesday.

Harris added: “The outcome of this election is not what we wanted, not what we fought for, not what we voted for. But hear me when I say: The light of America’s promise will always burn bright.”,

Vice President Kamala Harris delivered her concession speech at Howard University on Wednesday after losing the 2024 election to President-elect Donald Trump.

Special counsel Jack Smith, who filed federal charges against Donald Trump, is now considering how to conclude the cases during Trump's upcoming presidential term, as reported by Reuters and AP. This decision follows a Justice Department policy stating that sitting presidents cannot be prosecuted. The information comes from an unnamed source familiar with the situation.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai congratulated Donald Trump on his ‘decisive victory’ in a post on X. Pichai expressed commitment to collaborating with Trump's administration to promote the benefits of American innovation for all.,

Congratulations to President @realDonaldTrump on his decisive victory. We are in a golden age of American innovation and are committed to working with his administration to help bring the benefits to everyone. pic.twitter.com/IPX7AJ8VvI, — Sundar Pichai (@sundarpichai) November 6, 2024

President Joe Biden congratulated President-elect Donald Trump on his victory and invited him to the White House for a transition meeting. Biden emphasised the importance of a smooth transition and national unity. He plans to address the nation on Thursday, with staff coordinating a meeting date with Trump soon, as reported by CNN. 

Vice President Kamala Harris will deliver a concession speech at Howard University, urging her supporters to accept the results of the presidential election. In her address, she will emphasise themes from her campaign's closing days and call for unity, encouraging the nation to work together and find areas of ‘common ground’.

Vice President Kamala Harris officially conceded the 2024 election, calling President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday to offer her congratulations. During the call, she emphasised the importance of a peaceful transfer of power and expressed the need for a president who serves all Americans.,

Saudi Arabia's King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman congratulated Donald Trump on his election victory, highlighting the strong ties between their nations. 

King Salman hailed "close relations between the two friendly countries and peoples, which everyone seeks to strengthen and develop in all fields", the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA) said.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu was one of the first leaders to call Donald Trump to congratulate him on his election victory. In a 'warm and cordial' 20-minute conversation, they agreed to cooperate on Israel’s security and discussed the Iranian threat.

Following Kamala Harris' loss to Donald Trump, some Democrats are blaming President Joe Biden. The harshest criticism points to the party misleading its supporters about Biden's mental fitness, which became evident after a problematic TV debate with Trump in June, leading to Biden exiting the race. 

The party never had the chance to decide whether Kamala Harris was the strongest nominee to challenge Trump, according to an official. In the end, Harris's brief campaign leading up to Election Day was essentially a continuation of the Biden campaign, with new posters but little change at the core.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called US President-Elect Donald Trump on Wednesday to extend his heartfelt congratulations on his victory in the 2024 presidential election. During their conversation, PM Modi expressed his eagerness to work closely with Trump once again, highlighting their shared commitment to strengthening India-US relations across various sectors.,

Had a great conversation with my friend, President @realDonaldTrump, congratulating him on his spectacular victory. Looking forward to working closely together once again to further strengthen India-US relations across technology, defence, energy, space and several other sectors., — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 6, 2024

China expressed hope for ‘peaceful coexistence’ with the United States as Donald Trump edged closer to a decisive victory over Kamala Harris in the presidential election. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning stated that China would continue to manage US-China relations based on mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation.

World leaders are sending congratulatory messages to President-elect Donald Trump, while their aides are strategising potential meetings with him in the coming months. Some leaders are considering travelling to New York or Mar-a-Lago, with many aiming to meet before Trump's January inauguration, as reported by CNN. ,

US Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to call Donald Trump to concede defeat in the presidential election, according to two aides, as reported by NBC News. President Joe Biden also plans to call Trump and address the election results publicly, as confirmed by a White House official.

Trump’s VP Pick and Senator JD Vance posted a thank-you message on Wednesday after the Trump-Vance ticket won the 2024 presidential election, pledging to 'never stop fighting' for 'ALL' Americans.,

THANK YOU!

To my beautiful wife for making it possible to do this.

To President Donald J. Trump, for giving me such an opportunity to serve our country at this level.

And to the American people, for their trust. I will never stop fighting for ALL of you., — JD Vance (@JDVance) November 6, 2024

Human Rights Watch warned that Donald Trump's second term as US president poses a serious threat to human rights both in the United States and globally. It further criticised Donald Trump’s first term, citing his ‘rights-abusing record’, support for white supremacist ideology, and ‘extreme anti-democratic and anti-rights’ policies. HRW highlighted his campaign promises to deport millions of immigrants and retaliate against political opponents. ,

A second term by Donald Trump as President of the United States poses a major threat to human rights.

His pledges during his 2024 campaign raise greater cause for concern in a second term, both domestically and internationally. pic.twitter.com/vWVqm9fkwN, — Human Rights Watch (@hrw) November 6, 2024

US stock market, Tesla and Bitcoin soar as markets anticipate broad economic change under Donald Trump. Dow up 1,100 points, reports Associated Press.

The Russian embassy in Washington dismissed accusations of election interference as 'malicious slander', asserting that claims of 'Russian machinations' were baseless and intended for US political infighting. The embassy rejected any involvement in the election, with Russian media outlets citing the statement.

The FBI earlier reported the spread of false bomb threats and fake videos, adding to concerns about potential interference in the election process on voting day.

BBC declares Donald Trump's victory in US election 2024. 

France President Emmanuel sends his wishes to President Donald Trump, "Ready to work together just as we knew how to do during four years. With your convictions and with mine. With respect and ambition. For more peace and prosperity."

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau congratulates Donald Trump, "I know President Trump and I will work together to create more opportunity, prosperity, and security for both of our nations."

As Donald Trump claimed victory in the US Presidential Elections, people wondered about how Russian President Vladimir Putin would react to this development. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, who was asked the same, however failed to satisfy the query. While Peskov made it clear that US is an "unfriendly" country, he said he had no information on whether Russian President Vladimir Putin would congratulate Donald Trump.

Donald Trump, former US president and Republican candidate, sets new record as he becomes the oldest person to be elected as the US President. The 78-year-old leader is set for a second term in the Oval Office after four years. Trump will be the 47th US President. 

Donald Trump leads with 279 electoral college votes while Kamala Harris looks to secure 223 votes. Trump has secured four of the seven swing states, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Georgia. Harris wins New Hampshire.

Donald Trump wins the key state of Wisconsin, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris. With Wisconsin win, Trump bagged 10 Electoral College votes. In 2016, he won Wisconsin in a close race becoming the first Republican since Ronald Reagan to secure the state. Later in 2020, Trump lost to Democrat Joe Biden.

Donald Trump is expected to mobilize agencies across the US government to help him deport record numbers of immigrants, building on efforts in his first term to tap all available resources and pressure so-called "sanctuary" jurisdictions to cooperate, according to six former Trump officials and allies. Trump claimed victory in the 2024 presidential contest, telling supporters America had given him an "unprecedented and powerful mandate".

Trump backers - including some who could enter his second administration - anticipate the Republican president-elect will call on everyone from the US military to diplomats overseas to turn his campaign promise of mass deportations into a reality. The effort would include cooperation with Republican-led states and use federal funding as leverage against resistant jurisdictions.

Trump recaptured the White House vowing a vast immigration crackdown. The centerpiece of his reelection bid was a promise to deport record numbers of immigrants, an operation Trump's running mate JD Vance estimated could remove 1 million people per year. - Reuters

In Wisconsin, 96% of the estimated vote tallied, Trump has 50.9% and Harris has 47.5%: Edison Research

"We extend our congratulations, best wishes to Donald Trump on his election victory," says Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge. 

In battleground state of Michigan, Trump is leading with 51.5% votes and Harris has secured 46.8% so far with 86.4% of the estimated vote tallied: Edison Research

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu extends his wishes to Donald Trump, "Congratulations on history’s greatest comeback! Your historic return to the White House offers a new beginning for America and a powerful recommitment to the great alliance between Israel and America. This is a huge victory!"

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated Donald Trump on Wednesday on his "impressive" victory. "I appreciate President Trump's commitment to the 'peace through strength' approach in global affairs. This is exactly the principle that can practically bring just peace in Ukraine closer," Zelenskiy said on X.

Polish President Andrzej Duda says, "Congratulations, Mr President Donald Trump! You made it happen!"

Italy's right-wing Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni congratulates Donald Trump: On behalf of myself and the Italian Government, my most sincere congratulations to the President-elect of the United States, Donald Trump. Italy and the United States are "sister" nations, linked by an unshakable alliance, common values, and a historic friendship. It is a strategic bond, which I am sure we will now strengthen even further. Good work Mr. President. @realDonaldTrump"

PM Modi congratulates Trump: "Heartiest congratulations my friend @realDonaldTrump on your historic election victory. As you build on the successes of your previous term, I look forward to renewing our collaboration to further strengthen the India-US Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership. Together, let's work for the betterment of our people and to promote global peace, stability and prosperity.",

Heartiest congratulations my friend @realDonaldTrump on your historic election victory. As you build on the successes of your previous term, I look forward to renewing our collaboration to further strengthen the India-US Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership. Together,… pic.twitter.com/u5hKPeJ3SY, — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 6, 2024

Talking about Senate win, Trump says, "And the Senate races in Montana, Nevada, Texas, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, the great Commonwealth of Pennsylvania were all won by the MAGA (Make America Great Again) movement they helped so much." "The number of victories in the Senate was absolutely incredible," he adds.

"I will fight for you with every breath in my body, will not rest until we have delivered strong, safe and prosperous America," says Donald Trump.

Donald Trump says we put an end to ISIS. He further promises that there will be no wars. "I am gonna stop wars. This is a massive victory for democratic freedom. Together we are going to unlock America's glorious future."

Donald Trump thanks his wife Melania Trump, referring to her as the First Lady, "She's done a great job... Works very hard to help people". He also expresses gratitude towards his "amazing children".

Donald Trump hails Tesla and X boss Elon Musk as a supergenius and a star: "...That's why I love you."

Referring to Republican win in the US senate, Trump says, "America has given us an unprecedented and powerful mandate."

"This is a magnificent victory for the American people, that will allow us to make America great again," says Donald Trump.

Donald Trump hailed the US presidential election results as the "greatest political movement of all time* and said it will heal the country. 

Donald Trump thanks America as he heads for a US presidential win. "I thank American people for extraordinary honour of being elected their 45th president and now 47th president," says Trump.

Donald Trump has secured the decisive swing state of Pennsylvania after winning Georgia and North Carolina.

The group ‘Sikh Americans for Trump’ danced to the tunes of dhol in Washington as Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump got big leads in the US polls. ,

#WATCH | Washington, DC: The group 'Sikh Americans for Trump' dances to the tunes of dhol as Republican presidential candidate #DonaldTrump leads in the #USElections2024.

Republicans have won control of the U.S. Senate with victories in West Virginia and Ohio on Tuesday,… pic.twitter.com/qM329H2cBm, — ANI (@ANI) November 6, 2024

US officials continue to say that at least some of the bomb threats made to polling locations in multiple states appeared to originate from Russian email domains. But the investigation is ongoing, and the FBI has yet to publicly confirm that someone in Russia was behind the threats.

Donald Trump’s wife Melania Trump shared an image of their son Barron exercising his franchise for the first time after turning 18 year-old.    ,

Voted for the first time - for his dad! #18yearsold #presidentialelection #proud pic.twitter.com/kTzMFNn1AS, — MELANIA TRUMP (@MELANIATRUMP) November 6, 2024

Businessman Elon Musk has shared a cryptic tweet as Donald Trump, who he has been vehemently supporting since the beginning, seems to be heading towards a decisive win in the US polls. He also shared a photoshopped image of himself carrying a sink into the Oval Office. ,

Let that sink in pic.twitter.com/XvYFtDrhRm, — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 6, 2024

Republican candidate Donald Trump won the second swing state, North Carolina, after securing victory in Georgia, BBC reported.  

Republicans have won control of the US Senate with victories in West Virginia and Ohio. The development has made sure Trump's party will control at least one chamber of Congress next year.  

States won by Trump so far- Kansas, Iowa, Idaho, North Carolina, Utah, Montana, Missouri, Nebraska (President's District 3), Texas, Ohio, Wyoming, Louisiana, South Dakota, North Dakota, Nebraska, Arkansas, Florida, Indiana, West Virginia, Kentucky, South Carolina, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Alabama, Mississippi.

States won by Harris so far- Nebraska (President District 2), Hawaii, Virginia, New Mexico, Oregon, Washington, California, Maine, Colorado, District of Columbia, New York, Illinois, Delaware, New Jersey, Vermont, Maryland, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island.

Polls have closed in most of the United States at 11:30 pm (ET), CNN reported 

Donald Trump has a significant lead in the election. His dominance is evident in six swing states, where he is ahead in six out of seven states.

Multiple students in Washington DC expressed support for Kamala Harris during a watch party hosted in support of the Democratic presidential candidate at Howard University on Tuesday

Republican candidate Donald Trump has secured victory in North Carolina, which is considered a crucial swing state in the US polls.

Democratic candidate Kamala Harris has registered victory in California, Oregon, Maine, New Mexico And Washington states. With these victories, her tally currently stands at 16.     

A federal judge granted a temporary restraining order against six individuals accused of voter intimidation by recording, following and threatening people inside Michigan polling locations, CNN reported.

Republican candidate Donald Trump has an 89% chance to secure US Presidency for the second time as he leads in early trends, a New York Times predictor said.

Donald Trump has managed to win Lowa and Kansas states. 

Donald Trump has registered victory in Montana and Utah while Kamala Harris has won Colorado and District of Columbia. So Far, Trump has bagged 21 states while Harris has secured a win in 10,

US Vice President and Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris has hosted an election night watch party at Howard University in Washington. ,

#WATCH | US Vice President and Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris hosts election night watch party at Howard University in Washington

As per Reuters, Republican Donald Trump won 15 states in the US presidential election while Democrat Kamala Harris captured seven states and… pic.twitter.com/vSJmYTO5AG, — ANI (@ANI) November 6, 2024

US President Joe Biden made a round of congratulatory calls to Democrats who have emerged victorious on Election Day. According to the White House, he’s called Lisa Blunt Rochester, who won a U.S. Senate seat in his home state of Delaware, and Matt Meyer, who was elected the state’s governor. He also called the outgoing governor, John Carney, who was elected mayor of Wilmington.

Republican Donald Trump has won the presidential race in Missouri, defeating Vice President Harris and securing the state’s 10 electoral votes, according to AP

Donald Trump briefly spoke to supporters gathered at his Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida, on Tuesday as election results began to come in, CNN reported.

Regardless of the presidential election outcome, Democratic candidate Kamala Harris is likely to speak to her supporters in Washington DC tonight, CNN reported city Harris’ close aide.  

In Washington DC, amid voting and exit polls in the United States, barricades have been set up around the entire area outside the US Capitol Building.

According to the national exit poll by Edison Research, 73 per cent of voters believe that democracy in the country is in danger, while 25 per cent believe that democracy is safe.

States Donald Trump has won so far-  South Carolina, Florida, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Alabama, Mississippi, West Virginia, Indiana, Kentucky, Arkansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Louisiana, Wyoming, Ohio, Texas and Nebraska.

States Kamala Harris has won so far-  Illinois, New York, Delaware, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maryland, Vermont

Most Asian markets rose with the dollar and bitcoin on Wednesday as traders await the outcome of the knife-edge US presidential election, with bets increasing on a Donald Trump victory as early results rolled in.

Donald Trump has gained an early lead over his opponent Kamala Harris in the initial results. He has also secured a victory in West Virginia. Prior to this, he had already won Indiana and Kentucky. 

Polls are closing in several states, including in the key battleground states of Arizona, Michigan and Wisconsin. The voting process is also closing in Texas and New York, where a large number of electoral votes are up for grabs.

Republican candidate Donald Trump is leading in 154 states while Democratic nominee Kamala Harris is ahead in 27, as per CNN. Trump has registered victory in 10 states so far while Harris has bagged 8.