Many reactions from around the world to Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential elections,
“I warmly congratulate Donald Trump. The EU and the United States are more than just allies: we are bound by a true partnership between our peoples, uniting 800 million citizens. So let's work together on a strong transatlantic agenda that continues to deliver results for them.” He states it the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen his X.
Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahucongratulated Trump on the “greatest comeback in history.” Trump's victory marks “a strong resumption of the great alliance” with Israel, says the Israeli prime minister.
The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskycongratulates Trump on his “impressive” victory in the US presidential election. This was stated in a note from the Kiev presidency. Zeklensky hopes Trump's victory “will help Ukraine achieve a just peace.”
“It doesn't matter who becomes president of the United States, because our plans have already been made.” This was stated by portavoce del governo iraniano, Fatemeh Mohajeranias Isna reports, commenting on the American elections.
“I just congratulated Donald Trump on his election as President of the United States. His leadership will once again be critical to keeping our Alliance strong. I look forward to working with him again to promote peace through strength of NATO”. He writes it on X NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
“The greatest comeback in US political history! Congratulations to President Donald Trump on his huge victory. A much-needed victory for the world!” He writes it on X the Hungarian Prime Minister, Viktor Orban.
Medvedev: 'Trump is useful to us, we'll see how much he spends on war'
Donald “Trump has one quality that is useful to us: being a businessman to the core, he is mortally averse to spending money on various stooges and acolytes, on idiotic allies… The question is how much Trump will be forced to give for the war” in Ukraine: the vice-president of the Russian Security Council, Dmitri Medvedev, wrote on Telegram.
“A couple of days ago I wrote on Telegram about the fierce anti-Russia bipartisan consensus on Capitol Hill. These assessments are right, also considering the 'elephantic' majority of the Senate – says the former Russian president -. But Trump has a quality which is useful to us: being a businessman to the core, he is mortally averse to spending money on various stooges and acolytes, on idiotic allies, on misguided charitable projects and on voracious international organizations.” “Toxic Ukraine is on the same line. The question is how much Trump will be forced to give for the war – he concludes -. He is stubborn, but the system is stronger. In any case, today the green scum of Kiev will be buried until ears with white dust…”.
“He who lives out of love for his own country and not out of hatred towards foreigners wins.” The spokesperson of the Russian Foreign Ministry wrote this on her Telegram channel, Maria Zakharovaapparently referring to the outcome of the presidential elections in the USA, but without explicitly mentioning them. “Kamala Harris – writes Zakharova – was right when she quoted Psalm 30:5: 'Weeping may last a night, but joy comes in the morning'”. “Hallelujah, I add for my part”, adds the spokeswoman.
China hopes for 'peaceful coexistence' with the US
The presidential elections “are internal US affairs and we respect the choice of the American people. Our policy towards the United States is consistent and we will continue to view and manage relations in accordance with the principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation. win,” said the spokeswoman Foreign Ministry Mao Ninghoping for a “peaceful coexistence” with Washington when Donald Trump seems to be traveling quickly towards returning to the White House.
Mao Ning did not comment directly and explicitly on the scenario of Trump's re-election to the White House, but responded by simply reiterating that “the United States presidential elections are an internal affair” and “we respect the choice of the American people”. However, “after the US vote results are published and officially announced, we will handle related matters in accordance with usual practice,” the spokeswoman added when asked whether Chinese President Xi Jinping would call Trump to congratulate him . As regards the potential impact on China of the aggressive 60% tariff program proposed by the tycoon during the election campaign on the import of goods made in China, Mao replied that he did not want to “answer hypothetical questions”
Seoul wants 'perfect security partnership' with the US
South Korea wants to build “a perfect security partnership” with the new US administration and expand the scope and level of the bilateral alliance, as Donald Trump travels briskly back to the White House.
The Seoul Presidential Office made it known that “the government will work to establish a perfect security posture between South Korea and the United States with the new administration in Washington to ensure unshakable national security,” the deputy advisor said at a press conference for National Security Kim Tae-hyo, in the Yonhap report.
Kim also explained that Seoul aims to transform the strong partnership into “a stronger and more dynamic global strategic alliance”, strengthening cooperation in security, economic and advanced technology, and expanding opportunities for youth and entrepreneurs. Furthermore, “once the election results are confirmed, we expect a communication opportunity between President Yoon Suk-yeol and the American president-elect to be organized in a timely manner.”
Congratulations from European leaders
Il French President Emmanuel Macron he congratulated Donald Trump on X and said he was “ready to work together” with “respect and ambition”. Macron – in a message on “With his beliefs and mine – wrote Macron – with respect and ambition. For more peace and prosperity”. Macron was the first leader of a major Western country to congratulate Trump on his election. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French President Emmanule Macron discussed “close coordination” after the US vote. Berlin asks Europe to take “greater responsibility” in security matters after the tycoon's victory.
Il British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer congratulated Donald Trump on his “historic electoral victory” in the US presidential elections, underlining that he “looked forward to working” with him. “As close allies, we stand shoulder to shoulder in defense of our shared values of freedom, democracy and enterprise,” the Labor prime minister added.
“Congratulations to Donald Trump on his victory and his election as the 47th president of the United States. We will work on our strategic bilateral relations and for a strong transatlantic partnership”: so on Spanish premier, Pedro Sánchezin a message in English
“Congratulations to President Donald Trump! Today we must also celebrate the importance of the Hispanic vote in this victory of the free world”: thus, on leader of the Spanish party Vox, Santiago Abascal. “It's time for patriots. It's time for freedom,” he added.
“I wish Donald Trump every success in his new presidency. American democracy has clearly expressed itself and Americans have freely chosen the president. The new political era that opens must contribute to the strengthening of bilateral relations and the pursuit of dialogue and cooperation constructive on the international scene”. So on X la President of the National Rally Marine Le Pen.
“I congratulate my friend Donald Trump.” This was stated by the presidente turco, Recep Tayyip Erdogancommenting on the victory of the Republican candidate in the American elections. “I hope that relations between Turkey and the US will strengthen and that regional and global crises and wars, especially the Palestinian issue and the war between Russia and Ukraine, will come to an end. I believe that greater efforts will be made for a world fairer”, wrote Erdogan in a message on
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