Trump's Triumphant Return: A Historic Re-Election Victory

Donald Trump celebrates a projected victory in the presidential elections, marking his return to the White House after flipping key battleground states. He vows to heal the nation and secure a prosperous future, becoming only the second U.S. president to serve non-consecutive terms.

Donald Trump, the Republican nominee, declared victory in the early hours of Wednesday after winning the high stakes presidential election. This victory, projected by Fox News, comes after Trump secured 277 electoral votes, surpassing the 270 needed, and sets the stage for his return to the White House.

Speaking to supporters in West Palm Beach, Florida, Trump, alongside his running mate JD Vance and family members, called his projected victory the "greatest political movement of all time." He emphasized a commitment to "heal" the nation and reinforce policies to "Make America Great Again."

Trump's win involved flipping critical battleground states like Pennsylvania and Georgia. He also leads in Michigan, marking a momentous political achievement as he becomes only the second president in U.S. history to serve non-consecutive terms since Grover Cleveland in the late 1800s.

In his victory speech, Trump expressed gratitude to the American people for electing him as the 47th and 45th president. He promised not to rest until America becomes a "strong, safe and prosperous" nation, envisioning a "golden age" ahead. Trump also recounted surviving an assassination attempt, attributing his survival to divine intervention, and vowed to fulfill his mission of restoring the nation's greatness.

The Republican Party is projected to secure at least 50 Senate seats, according to Fox News, while CNN notes Democratic candidates succeeding in only three of ten gubernatorial races where vote counts continue.

(With inputs from agencies.)