PRESS REVIEW – As the Republican candidate is on the verge of winning the presidency of the United States, international media are in the starting blocks to officially announce his victory.
The night was full of emotions across the world. After a neck-and-neck race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris and several hours of doubt, the Republican candidate is finally well ahead to win the American presidency for a second term, notably after having won the votes in Pennsylvania, Georgia and North Carolina, three of the seven “swing states”, known as key states. A clear advance commented by the New York Times : 'Trump shows strength as key states count votes'. If the final results have not yet been announced, the American daily underlines, referring to the Republican candidate: “He is already celebrating the victory before the final results are announced.” The newspaper also indicates that the Republicans emerged doubly victorious during “this historic night” in “taking control of the Senate”.
A surprise for the Trump team
A progression which did not leave the Republican candidate unmoved, as recounted in Washington Post : “Donald Trump himself was surprised by the margins that separate him from the majority in several of the key states.” An observation shared by the New York Timeswhich indicates that“In anticipation of a close race, the nation chose as a dynamic to bet on Trump.” “For weeks, Americans have been told that the presidential race is close, that Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are tied in every key state, and that it could take days for the situation to clear up and a winner is declared.adds the daily. By seeing the counts progress state by state, “Even Trump’s allies seemed shocked by the signs of his strength – and by the unlikely political comeback they seemed to herald.”
After the announcement of the Republican victory in Pennsylvania, Donald Trump spoke to his activists at the Palm Beach County Convention Center, in West Palm Beach, Florida, surrounded by his loved ones. A speech also surprising for the world press. “In his speech, Trump moved from one topic to another. Among other things, he mentioned Elon Musk emphasized his support for Trump's campaign and praised his space and satellite ventures, which China and Russia would envy. He also discussed US efforts against the Islamic State.lists the German newspaper Süddeutshe Zeitung which titles “Trump declares himself the winner”.
The violent disillusionment for the Harris camp
A few states have yet to announce their results. However, the Washington Post quickly came out of the illusion: “trends in other key states are not encouraging for Harris”. Elsewhere in the world, Donald Trump's upcoming victory is also being commented on: “Trump caresses the White House”headlines the Spanish daily The Country who is waiting for the results to be final, even if he nevertheless assures that “Donald Trump is the near winner of the elections in the United States” and that “the advantage over Democratic candidate Kamala Harris is practically irreversible”.
While Howard University, where Kamala Harris activists gathered en masse, impatiently awaited the Democratic candidate's speech, disappointment was felt. “For Harris supporters, optimistic mood turns darktitle it Washington Post. Across the ocean, in the United Kingdom, The Guardian also mentions that Kamala Harris will ultimately not speak to her supporters. “So you won't hear from the vice president tonight, but you will hear from her tomorrow. She will be back tomorrow to address not only the family [Howard]not only to his supporters, but to the nation”said Cedric Richmond, former member of Congress and campaign co-chair on site.
