Washington: Donald Trump is set to become the next President of the United States as he defeated Democrat Kamala Harris in a close contest. Trump has now become the second US President to win a non-consecutive White House election.
Trump who lost in the 2020 elections to President Biden is projected to return to the White House after four years with Fox News projecting Trump winning 277 electoral votes while Kamala Harris has 226 votes.
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A candidate needs at least 270 electoral votes out of 538 to win the presidency.
Projections
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As per CBS news projections the Republicans are also poised to take control of the Senate, with wins in Ohio and West Virginia. Results of House results are yet too close to call.
With this Trump who is 78 years old is set to become the oldest president to be elected to the White House. President Joe Biden was previously the oldest president to be elected at 77. It marks a comeback for Trump who is facing multiple federal convictions and scandals. (with Agency inputs)
