By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
World leaders from a different nations have taken to social media to congratulate Donald Trump for winning the 2024 Presidential Election.
Trump has secured the required 270 electoral college votes for victory, while winning at least four of the key swing states with Arizona, Nevada and Michigan likely to fall his way in the coming hours and days.
While his Democratic opponent Kamala Harris has not formally conceded defeat, Trump told supporters at Republican party headquarters he had won.
Trump has all but confirmed his place as the next President of the United States, with a number of outlets projecting he will secure the 270 electoral college votes needed for victory.
“Congratulations to President Donald Trump on his election victory,” he said.
“Australians and Americans are great friends and true allies.
Israeli Prime Minister, and long-time Trump backer, Benjamin Netanyahu was even more profuse with his congratulatory message, branding it “a huge victory”.
“Congratulations on history’s greatest comeback!” he said in a statement on X.
“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!”