I will usher in a golden age of America; Trump declares as he wins 2024 presidential election

Former US President Donald Trump will defeat Vice President Kamala Harris and return to the White House, CNN projects, in a moment of historic consequence for American democracy.

His projected win in battleground Wisconsin put the Republican over the top with 276 electoral votes as counting continues in some key states.

Historic comeback
Trump will return to the nation’s highest office four years after losing the 2020 election, attempting to overturn the results, facing two presidential impeachments, a criminal conviction and many other criminal charges.

He’s also projected to become only the second president to win two nonconsecutive terms.

Trump addresses supporters
In a speech before the race was called, Trump said he will usher in a “golden age of America.” He made the economy and immigration a focus of his campaign, many times pushing false claims. He also celebrated Republicans’ projected control of the Senate.

Harris is expected to speak later today.