7 Nov 2024

Donald Trump speaks in Florida - 'We made history tonight'

12:09 am on 7 November 2024
Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and US Senator from Ohio and Republican vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance and their families appear on stage at the West Palm Beach Convention Center in Florida.

Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and US Senator from Ohio and Republican vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance and their families appear on stage at the West Palm Beach Convention Center in Florida. Photo: AFP / Jim Watson

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has addressed supporters at a convention centre in Palm Beach, Florida.

A smiling Trump has told supporters: "This is the greatest political movement of all time."

He said this "would be the golden age of America".

Trump said he would help the country heal after a divisive election.

"We made history tonight."

Trump said America had given the Republicans a powerful and unprecedented mandate.

"This is a magnificent victory for the American people."

Harris did not speak on Wednesday night.

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