Trump vows to lead ‘golden age of America’ in victory speech: ‘Fix everything’
President-elect Donald Trump addressed his supporters in the nation early Wednesday morning after earning more than 270 electoral votes, vowing he will lead the “golden age of America” after launching the “greatest political movement of all time.” “This was, I believe, the greatest political movement of all time. There’s never been anything like this in this country, and maybe beyond. And now it’s going to reach a new level of importance because we’re going to help our country heal,” Trump said just before 2:30 a.m. on Wednesday. “We’re going to help our country here. We have a country that needs help, and it needs help very badly. We’re going to fix our borders. We’re going to fix everything about our country and we’ve made history for a reason tonight. And the reason is going to be just that. We overcame obstacles that nobody thought possible,” he added to cheers from the crowd. Trump took the stage after Fox News projected he would win the key battleground state of Pennsylvania, as well as Wisconsin, Georgia and North Carolina. He notched more than 270 electoral votes around 1:45 a.m., officially defeating Harris. FOX NEWS PROJECTS TRUMP BEATS HARRIS IN WISCONSIN, FLIPPING ‘BLUE WALL’ STATE BACK TO RED Trump said that he will lead the “golden age of America” upon his inauguration. “Every citizen, I will fight for you, for your family and your future. Every single day, I will be fighting for you. And with every breath in my body, I will not rest until we have delivered the strong, safe and prosperous America that our children deserve and that you deserve. This will truly be the golden age of America. That’s what we have to have. This is a magnificent victory for the American people that will allow us to make America great again,” he said. The Keystone State throughout the election cycle was seen as the state that would likely determine the overall outcome of the election, as both campaigns repeatedly traveled throughout the state to build support. Georgia was another hard-fought state for both campaigns, and where Trump was ultimately projected victorious on Tuesday evening. Vice President-elect JD Vance also addressed the crowds on Wednesday morning, thanking Trump for an “incredible journey.” “I appreciate you allowing me to join you on this incredible journey. I thank you for the trust, the place to me. And I think that we just witnessed the greatest political comeback in the history of the United States of America. Okay. And under President Trump’s leadership, we’re never going to stop fighting for you, for your dreams, for the future of your children. And after the greatest political comeback in American history, we’re going to lead the greatest economic comeback in American history. Under Donald Trump’s leadership,” he said. Trump was flanked by his family while addressing his supporters, including former first lady Melania Trump and son Barron Trump. The president-elect invited UFC CEO Dana White to speak on stage, and gave shout outs to Elon Musk, as well as professional golfer Bryson Dechambeau. “We will make America safe, strong, prosperous, powerful and free again. And I’m asking every citizen all across our land to join me in this noble and righteous endeavor,” Trump said. FOX NEWS PROJECTS TRUMP VICTORY OVER HARRIS IN PENNSYLVANIA The president-elect noted that after winning North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, he still has the opportunity to win other states such as Arizona and Michigan. “In addition to having won the battleground states of North Carolina, and I love these places, Georgia, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. We are now winning in Michigan, Arizona, Nevada and Alaska, which would result in us carrying at least 315 electoral votes,” he said. “We also have won the popular vote,” he added. Trump’s remarks followed the Harris-Walz campaign packed it up for the evening, with campaign chair Jen O’Malley Dillon encouraging supporters to go home “get some sleep” as votes began to show Trump in the lead. Harris skipped addressing her supporters, opting to instead speak to voters and the nation on Wednesday. The campaign’s co-chair, Cedric Richmond, instead delivered brief remarks. “We still have votes to count, we still have states that have not been called yet We will continue overnight to fight to make sure that every vote is counted, that every voice has spoken. So you won’t hear from the vice president tonight. But you will hear from her tomorrow,” Richmond said. Get the latest updates from the 2024 campaign trail, exclusive interviews and more at our Fox News Digital election hub.
Proposition 36 overwhelmingly passes in California, reversing some Soros-backed soft-on-crime policies
A ballot measure that will roll back some of California’s most controversial soft-on-crime policies has overwhelmingly passed in the deep blue state. Proposition 36, the Homelessness, Drug Addiction and Theft Reduction Act, sought to undo portions of Proposition 47 by increasing penalties for some crimes. When Proposition 47 passed in 2014, it downgraded most thefts from felonies to misdemeanors if the amount stolen was under $950, “unless the defendant had prior convictions of murder, rape, certain sex offenses, or certain gun crimes.” HEAD HERE FOR THE LATEST FOX NEWS ELECTION RESULTS An overwhelming 71% of Californians supported Proposition 36, according to a September survey by the Public Policy Institute of California, a nonpartisan think tank, despite a strong progressive rebuke of the proposition. But in the last several years, retail chains and mom-and-pop shops have been hit hard by theft, smash-and-grab robberies and organized retail crime gangs. Proposition 47 also reclassified some felony drug offenses as misdemeanors. Progressive Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón, backed by billionaire George Soros, helped author Proposition 47, and he may also lose his seat to Republican challenger Nathan Hochman. Gascón has sought to reform the criminal justice system through more progressive policies. DEMOCRAT ADAM SCHIFF WINS DIANNE FEINSTEIN’S FORMER SENATE SEAT Vice President Kamala Harris, projected to lose the presidential election, dodged a question Sunday about whether she voted in favor of Proposition 36. San Francisco Mayor London Breed threw her support behind Proposition 36, calling it a “meaningful difference for cities across California.” But Gov. Gavin Newsom remained staunchly opposed to the effort, saying it “takes us back to the 1980s, mass incarceration.” Get the latest updates from the 2024 campaign trail, exclusive interviews and more at our Fox News Digital election hub. San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan also joined the effort to partially repeal Proposition 47. The California District Attorneys Association, the Los Angeles Police Protective League and the California State Sheriffs’ Association all endorsed Proposition 36.
J-K Assembly passes resolution seeking restoration of special status of erstwhile state
BJP members, including the Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma, opposed the resolution, saying it was not part of the listed business. “We reject the resolution. The Business given to us was that the discussion is on the Lieutenant governor’s address,” he said.
‘BJP, PM Modi trying to destroy Constitutional values’: Priyanka Gandhi on campaign trail ahead of Wayanad bypolls
Addressing a corner meeting in Cherukode in Wandoor assembly constituency in Malappuram district, Priyanka Gandhi said that when such politics become powerful in a country, then there is no focus on the resolution of the problems faced by the people in their daily lives.
Paxton’s picks appear on track to cement Republicans’ hold on Texas’ highest criminal court
Three new faces will join the bench, but the political balance of power is likely to remain the same on the Court of Criminal Appeals.
Three Republicans are poised to keep their seats on Texas Supreme Court, despite efforts from anti-abortion groups
Jane Bland and Jimmy Blacklock won their reelection bids over Democrat challengers backed by anti-abortion groups, while John Devine was poised for victory.
U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar secures another term as criminal trial looms
The longtime Laredo congressman fended off Republican challenger Jay Furman despite a federal indictment accusing the incumbent of bribery and money laundering.
Texas GOP poised to increase its majorities in the Legislature
Gov. Greg Abbott said the House would have enough Republicans to pass school vouchers next year.
Harris will not speak from Howard University on election night as planned
Vice President Kamala Harris will not speak to supporters tonight from her alma mater in Washington, D.C., as previously planned. Harris campaign co-chair Cedric Richmond briefly addressed those gathered at Howard University in the early morning hours Wednesday, informing them Harris would address voters at the university on Wednesday. It was not made clear when exactly that would occur. Despite the bleak outlook for Democrats at that moment of the night, Richmond told those gathered at Howard there were “still votes to be counted.” THE HITCHHIKER’S GUIDE TO THE MEANING OF A REPUBLICAN SENATE – AND WHAT’S AHEAD FOR THE HOUSE “We still have states that have not been called yet,” Richmond added. “We will continue overnight to fight to make sure that every vote is counted, that every voice has spoken.” Before Richmond spoke and informed the crowd Harris would not be speaking as originally planned, videos began circulating online showing those gathered at Howard vacating the premises as the race’s momentum appeared to swing in favor of Republicans. FLORIDA’S PROGRESSIVE ABORTION AMENDMENT FAILS FOLLOWING DESANTIS PUSH AGAINST ‘BAIT AND SWITCH’ LEGISLATION Richmond’s indication that Harris would be calling it a night early came roughly an hour before the race was called for President-elect Donald Trump. Republicans also took back control of the Senate early in the night Tuesday, and it still remains possible the GOP wins a supermajority with enough victories in the House of Representatives. Trump is still expected to speak to voters tonight from the Palm Beach County Convention Center as planned.
Democrat Rep. Jahana Hayes projected to defeat GOP challenger for 2nd time in Connecticut
Democratic incumbent Rep. Jahana Hayes is projected to defeat her Republican challenger, George Logan, locking in another term representing Connecticut’s 5th Congressional District, according to the Associated Press. This is the second time Hayes has defeated Logan. The Republican unsuccessfully challenged Hayes during the 2022 midterm elections. CHECK OUT THE LATEST FOX NEWS POWER RANKINGS IN THE 2024 ELECTION It has been 18 years since a Republican has represented Connecticut’s 5th Congressional District. CONNECTICUT CONGRESSWOMAN RIDICULED FOR RESPONSE TO DEADLY FLOODING, LUXURY CAMPAIGN SPENDING Hayes made history as the first Black woman and Black Democrat to represent Connecticut in Congress. She won her 2018 election and her 2020 and 2022 re-election races by double digits. The district extends along Connecticut’s western border with New York. Logan served in the Connecticut state Senate and has been an engineer at Aquarion Water Company for nearly three decades. Logan’s wife is a nurse, and he is the father of a son and a daughter. During his campaign, Logan said he would fix inflation and work to bring down gas prices by working toward clean energy solutions. He also campaigned on veterans issues, providing resources to first responders and securing the border by cracking down on drug cartels. Hayes began her career as a teacher in Connecticut. During the 118th Congress, Hayes served on the House Agriculture Committee and the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, and she is a member of the Congressional Black Caucus and the House Pro-Choice Caucus. Get the latest updates from the 2024 campaign trail, exclusive interviews and more at our Fox News Digital election hub.