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Dejected supporters of Kamala Harris at her campaign's Washington watch party. Alamy Stock Photo
In Pictures
In pictures: The celebration and dejection as the US presidential results rolled in
A look back at a momentous night for American politics
LAST UPDATE | 6 Nov 2024
DONALD TRUMP HAS been re-elected as the President of the United States, defeating outgoing Democratic Vice-President Kamala Harris.
A night that began with some early momentum for Harris’ campaign was bulldozed by Trump, who picked up major victories in several swing states.
These photos capture the emotions of a historic election night.
Donald Trump visits his campaign HQ in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Supporters arrive at a Republican watch party in West Palm Beach.
A Trump supporter in Washington D.C. dresses up as Spider-Man.
Supporters at a Washington watch party celebrate news that Trump has won the state of Georgia.
The party continues in Florida.
At around 8am Irish time, Trump calls his victory, telling supporters that this “will truly be the golden age of America”.
Earlier in the night, supporters arrive in their droves to a Democratic watch-party on the Howard University campus in Washington D.C.
Vendors sell Harris merchandise outside of the watch party, while supporters wait for results to come in.
Around 6am Irish time Harris’ campaign co-chair Cedric Richmond departs the stage at Howard University after telling the audience that she will not be speaking.
A sombre mood after supporters cleared out of Howard University.
A voter’s badge left on the ground at Howard University.
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