Supporters of President-elect Donald Trump celebrated Tuesday evening as swing states tipped in the Republican candidate's favor. The former president declared victory in a speech in the early hours of Wednesday morning after Fox News projected Trump would win. The Associated Press called the race just after 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday.
Trump is the oldest person and the first convicted felon elected president. He will be the second president ever to serve non-consecutive terms.
Here's a look at scenes from Trump election watch parties across the country.
Supporters watch returns early Wednesday morning at a campaign election night watch party for Trump at the Palm Beach Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Fla. (Evan Vucci/AP)Trump supporters gather at Trump Tower to celebrate in Manhattan, New York, on Nov. 5, 2024. (Fatih Aktas/Anadolu via Getty Images)People applaud the announcement of an electoral vote for Trump at an election watch party in Manchester, New Hampshire, on Nov. 5, 2024. (Joseph Prezioso/AFP via Getty Images)Supporters of Trump cheer as Pennsylvania votes are counted, during an election night watch party in Las Vegas, Nev. (Ian Maule/AP)Supporters holding "Sikh Americans for Trump" signs dance outside the White House in Washington on Nov. 5, 2024. (Nathan Howard/AP)Trump supporters watch returns at a campaign election night watch party at the Palm Beach Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Fla. (Evan Vucci/AP)Trump supporters gather at a Republican watch party in San Carlos, California. (Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images)President-elect Trump points to supporters with former first lady Melania Trump during an election night event at the Palm Beach Convention Center on Nov. 6, 2024 in West Palm Beach, Fla. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)2024 Election
