Donald Trump has declared victory over Kamala Harris in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, standing on the brink of a historic comeback. Addressing a crowd of enthusiastic supporters at a rally in Florida, Trump expressed confidence in ushering in “a new golden age for America.” According to CBS projections, Trump needs just one more state to surpass the crucial 270 electoral college votes, which would mark him as the first former president to return to the White House in over 130 years.

In another significant development for Republicans, the party is projected to secure a majority in the Senate. Speaking to his supporters in West Palm Beach on Wednesday morning, Trump called this moment “a magnificent victory for the American people” and vowed to fulfill his campaign promise to “make America great again.”

Trump is projected to have won several critical battleground states, including Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Georgia. According to CBS, he is also leading in Wisconsin and Michigan, with votes still being counted. Trump has solid leads in Nevada, with Arizona remaining tightly contested.

Kamala Harris, who hoped to become America’s first female president, saw expected victories in traditional Democratic states like New York and California. However, exit polls suggest she may have underperformed with key demographic groups, including women and minorities. CBS reports indicate that Harris received 54% of female votes, slightly lower than Joe Biden’s 57% in 2020, while Black and Latino support also appeared to dip.

Control of Congress was also in play, with Republicans projected to capture the Senate. The House remains closely contested, though Republicans currently hold a narrow advantage. With 86 million early ballots cast, this election marks one of the most turbulent in recent history. As vote counting continues, both parties are prepared for legal challenges in a highly charged political climate.