In the ever surprising world of politics, Donald Trump has emerged as the winner of the United States presidential election. The 78-year-old former president managed to secure sufficient Electoral College votes to make it good enough for winning the elections against Democrat Kamala Harris, who was set to become the first female to occupy the office.
His win in pivotal battleground states, especially his decisive win of Wisconsin, placed him over the minimum threshold in the Electoral College of 270 sealed and confirmed Trump’s victory. The final tallies were completed on Wednesday after a long election night on November 5, which saw close races for both Trump and Harris.
Millions of Americans waited in long lines to vote, and thousands of U.S. expatriates from almost every corner of the world, many from the UAE, cast their ballots through absentee and online voting, adding another dimension to this closely contested election globally.
The return of Trump to the White House after losing the 2020 election makes him a winner in this particular election, and it has marked a renewed push for his “America First” agenda. The world witnessed an interesting outcome in this election that captivated the world and placed observers on edge due to its significant political and social consequences. Trump’s divisive political rhetoric was the hallmark of his campaign, making the nation even more polarized.
In a gesture of diplomacy, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has welcomed the newly elected president through social media. While emphasizing that nations should collaborate to collectively ensure “peace and stability” in the region due to global effects of such an electoral result in the U.S., the Dubai ruler also stated.
