As tensions rise, Trump declares victory in the 2024 U.S. Election while Harris holds out

Former President Donald Trump, who leads Vice President Kamala Harris according to early results, has already declared victory as ballots for the 2024 U.S. presidential contest are still under count. Anticipating a second term return to the White House. Along with numerous additional Republican-leaning states, Trump has captured 26 states—including major battlegrounds like Texas, Florida, and Ohio—along with 265 electoral votes. With 224 electoral votes, Harris has won 19 states—including big ones like California, New York, and Washington.

Although Trump declared his victory at a Wednesday morning gathering in West Palm Beach, Florida, Harris has not yet conceded; the official results are not expected until electoral authorities complete the count in the next days. A contender must have 270 electoral votes to win; with some important states still under contention, it could take some time to verify the result. Particularly after the turmoil following the 2020 election, worries over post-election disturbance have resulted in remarkable security measures taken all around the nation.

While some of Trump's Republican followers have said that the U.S. should leave NATO, internationally the prospect of a second term for him worries several European leaders. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, apparently keen to guarantee a positive conclusion, wasted no time praising Trump even before all the results were known.

Both Trump and Harris have kept strong opinions on Iran; over their separate periods, they have evolved hawkish attitudes on the Islamic Republic. The world political scene keeps tight eye on the election, waiting for the change in U.S. foreign policy depending on the result.