Unconditional support of Trump, Elon Musk also stood out with his son during an interview with the famous ex-presenter Tucker Carlson, himself close to the Republican. A sequence seen after the new president's speech.
“He’s great”, “he’s a genius”; “I love you Elon”… Donald Trump was full of praise for Elon Musk this Wednesday. What if the real star of this American presidential election was called Elon Musk? The billionaire and Tesla owner appeared to steal the spotlight from newly elected Trump during the president's “victory” speech from West Palm Beach, Florida. Elon Musk did not hesitate to denigrate Kamala Harris' campaign in his interview: “God knows how many celebrities there are on the Democratic side”, taking up the martyr position regularly used by President Trump. A position, and a place in Trump's inner circle, which now gives him a certain aura in the Republican camp and which could lead the new president to offer him a ministerial post. But for now, Donald Trump is enjoying and has multiplied the warm thanks from his headquarters in Florida.
“I want to thank the American people for the extraordinary honor of being elected the 47th president.” This is how, this Wednesday, November 6, at 8:30 a.m. French time, Donald Trump claimed victory in the American presidential election of November 5. With the gain of Wisconsin, and its 10 electors, he can no longer be joined by Kamala Harris and now totals 277 electors out of the 270 needed to govern. The result of this presidential election is therefore final, it remains to be seen the total number of electors gleaned by the Republican.
In West Palm Beach, Florida, the former American real estate tycoon congratulated himself on having led “the greatest political movement ever seen in our country”, a movement like “no one had ever seen before”, brushing aside the predictions: “Many thought it was unthinkable. Now it is clear, look at what is being done today.
The former president (2016-2020) praised a “political victory” and was also delighted to have “won the popular vote”. A snub from destiny, when he was criticized in 2016 for winning with fewer votes than his rival Hillary Clinton. It must be said that according to forecasts, Donald Trump could collect 5 million more votes than his Democratic opponent this time. Far from the “closest election in history” as many observers predicted. For the 78-year-old candidate, the victory seems complete since the American Senate has also shifted to the Republican camp. As for the House of Representatives, the counts are still in progress and the outcome looks uncertain.
A lightning and massive red wave, which defied forecasts
To once again climb into the Oval Office in Washington, Donald Trump notably won the American election in the key states of Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Wisconsin and Georgia. It also came in first in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, South Carolina, West Virginia, both Dakotas , Wyoming, Ohio, Utah, Montana and even Idaho.
In total, Trump counted 277 voters on Wednesday morning thanks to these victories, out of the 270 needed to access the White House. He still had to win several swing states (if not all) as well as votes in traditionally Republican states. All the barometers and the media, including the very democratic New York Times, assured as early as 7 a.m. and by more than 90%, the victory of the Republican candidate.
US election results
14:52 – Will Donald Trump really end the war in Ukraine in “24 hours”?
The American media are already announcing the victory of Donald Trump against Kamala Harris. In Moscow, however, silence reigns: The Kremlin does not plan to congratulate him, waiting to judge him “on his actions”. In recent years, the Republican billionaire has continued to boast of his relations with Volodymyr Zelensky and Vladimir Putin, claiming to be able to resolve the war in Ukraine in “one day”. This promise is much closer to an achievement, considering the deterioration of American-Russian relations since the inauguration of Joe Biden. However, the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky, is already calling on him to work for a “just peace” in a congratulatory message on X.
13:54 – A plebiscite for Elon Musk
“He's great, we campaigned together. He sent a rocket last week, I saw it come back, it was sublime, the tower caught the rocket like a baby. Only Elon is capable of doing that, that’s why I love you, Elon,” said Donald Trump in his “victory” speech this Tuesday from Florida. Trump continued to flatter the Tesla owner – who donated more than 75 million euros to the Republican's campaign – throughout much of his speech.
“When there was storm Helen, there was a lot of flooding in North Carolina and the people asked me to talk to Elon Musk because they needed Starlink, the communications system. I called Elon and he went there very quickly, it saved a lot of lives, he's a genius (…) He's a character, he's special, he's a genius, we must protect our geniuses, we don't “not so much, I thank them”, he concluded.
1:41 p.m. – An explosive speech for Musk, Trump’s major asset
“I love you Elon.” This is how Donald Trump paid tribute to Elon Musk during his speech. “A star is born, an exceptional guy, a genius,” Trump said. Before the billionaire and Tesla owner spoke. “The American people have given Donald Trump a very clear mandate for change,” he said. Congratulated by the new president for his key role in managing social networks for the election of the Republican candidate.
13:36 – Trump or Musk: who is boss?
After being entitled to his own tribute from Donald Trump, during the speech of the new President of the United States in West Palm Beach in front of a delirious crowd, the billionaire American entrepreneur Donald Musk stole the Republican's show. The Tesla owner stood out with his son during an interview with Tucker Carlson, close to Trump and former American presenter.
So who is the real boss, Trump or Musk? One thing is certain, the American billionaire has taken on a new dimension since Wednesday, November 5 and the election of Donald Trump. He did not hesitate to denigrate Kamala Harris' campaign in his interview: “God knows how many celebrities there are on the Democratic side”, taking up the martyr position regularly used by President Trump.
12:56 – Israel rejoices in Donald Trump's victory
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reacted to Donald Trump's victory, clearly very satisfied with the “greatest comeback in history”. For the head of the Israeli far-right government, the fact that the United States chose Donald Trump marks “a powerful re-engagement in the great alliance” with his country. Benjamin Netanyahu has never hidden his preference for the Republican camp.
12:25 – Wisconsin: tipping point for Trump, like in 2016
Trump won an election that will bring him back to the White House by winning Wisconsin, a sign of destiny, this is the same state that installed him at the top of the United States in 2016. The difference has been made again in Milwaukee, after almost every other county in the state had completed its meters. The morning update in Milwaukee narrowed Trump's lead, but not enough to give Kamala Harris any chance.
11:43 – Donald Trump elected president of the United States
Donald Trump is elected 47th president of the United States according to AP. With a victory in Wisconsin, Trump secured the 270 electoral votes needed to seek a second term in the White House. With now 277 electors, he can no longer be joined by Kamala Harris. As president, the Republican has pledged to pursue an agenda centered on a radical overhaul of the federal government and retaliation against its perceived enemies.
11:41 – Trump wins Wisconsin
According to the Associated Press, the agency which refers to the results of the elections in the USA, Donald Trump has just won Wisconsin. A victory which allows him to obtain the 270 electoral votes necessary to win the presidency thanks to the 10 electoral votes of Wisconsin.
11:23 – Donald Trump promises to “heal America”
During his “victory” speech, even though he has not yet reached the 270 voters needed to come to power, Donald Trump promised his supporters gathered in a huge room in West Palm Beach to “heal the America”. “We are going to reach new heights, gain importance, heal our country, take care of our country which needs help. We are going to repair everything, resolve all the problems,” he told overheated activists.
11:01 – Some administration positions eyed by those close to Trump
Allies of former President Donald Trump are already discussing potential positions within the administration, told CNN three nearby sources. Some began contacting members of Trump's inner circle to try to make themselves heard. Trump, “known to be superstitious, has largely avoided these conversations in recent weeks, despite the efforts of his allies to position himself favorably,” says CNN. Sometimes he proposed names as possible choices of the administration, but did not engage further. This will likely be impossible in the future, as those who thought they had proven their loyalty to him begin to step up their efforts.
