World leaders and top officials began reacting to Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 U.
S. Presidential election early Wednesday, offering congratulations as news of his triumph over Kamala Harris spread. Trump secured his second term after surpassing the 270-electoral vote mark, according to Fox News projections.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised Trump’s victory, calling it “history’s greatest comeback.” Netanyahu’s official statement on X read, “Dear Donald and Melania Trump, Congratulations on history’s greatest comeback! Your historic return to the White House offers a new beginning for America and a powerful recommitment to the great alliance between Israel and America.
This is a huge victory! In true friendship, yours, Benjamin and Sara Netanyahu.”
French President Emmanuel Macron also extended his congratulations, saying, “Ready to work together as we were able to do during four years. With your convictions and mine. In respect and ambition. For more peace and prosperity.”
El Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele joined the list of world leaders congratulating Trump. He posted a photo of himself with Trump and wrote, “Congratulations to the President-Elect of the United States of America, Donald Trump.”
Former Australian Prime Ministers Tony Abbott and Scott Morrison also congratulated Trump. Morrison shared a photograph of their meeting, writing, “Congratulations President Trump.”
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak emphasized Trump’s leadership qualities, saying on X, “Congratulations to President Trump on his return to the leadership of the free world. Self-belief is what the West needs right now, and Trump has that in spades.”
Former Russian President and Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev shared his thoughts on Telegram, suggesting that Trump’s victory could affect U.
S. foreign policy. He wrote, “Trump has one quality that is useful for us: as a businessman to the core, he mortally dislikes spending money on various hangers-on and idiotic allies.” Medvedev speculated that Trump’s election might reduce American aid to Ukraine, adding, “The question is how much will Trump be forced to give for the war…He is stubborn, but the system is stronger.
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As global leaders reacted to Trump’s win, his victory was met with mixed sentiments, with many expressing hopes for continued cooperation while others speculated on how his presidency might shift U.S. policies.