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Global Leaders React to Trump’s 2024 Presidential Victory
The aftermath of the 2024 U.S. presidential election has prompted immediate responses from world leaders and prominent officials as former President Donald Trump claims a substantial lead over Vice President Kamala Harris and declares victory.
French President Emmanuel Macron congratulated Trump via a message on X, emphasizing the collaborative spirit they shared during his previous term. “Ready to work together as we have done for four years,” he noted, highlighting mutual goals of respect and ambition for global peace and prosperity.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also expressed his congratulations, celebrating Trump’s return as “history’s greatest comeback.” He viewed this as a fresh opportunity for the United States and reaffirmed the vital partnership between Israel and America, dubbing this moment a “huge victory.” Other Israeli leaders, such as President Isaac Herzog, and new Defense and Foreign Ministers, echoed his sentiments.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, a staunch ally of Trump, praised the election outcome as “the biggest comeback in U.S. political history,” which he deemed necessary for global stability. Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto expressed hopes for revitalized political cooperation, particularly concerning issues like peace and immigration, while he detected a possibility of improved prospects for peace in Ukraine following almost three years of conflict.
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From Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy lauded Trump’s election victory, expressing optimism about a strong future for U.S.-Ukraine relations under Trump’s leadership. He referenced Trump’s approach of “peace through strength” as a favorable principle that can usher in a just resolution for Ukraine.
Contrastingly, Russian reactions were mixed, with Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova sharing a video of Harris that included an encouraging message, adding a provocative remark of her own. Dmitry Medvedev, former President and now deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, suggested that Trump’s business mindset might limit American financial support for Ukraine, posing questions about future U.S. commitments to the conflict.
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NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte emphasized the importance of Trump’s leadership in strengthening the alliance. Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, congratulated Trump and highlighted the deep ties between the EU and the U.S., expressing a desire for strong bilateral collaboration moving forward.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer acknowledged Trump’s victory, promising a partnership focused on mutual values of freedom and democracy. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni lauded the historical alliance between the two nations, while Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan referred to Trump as a friend and expressed hopes for improved U.S.-Turkey relations amid ongoing regional tensions.
Leaders from India and Pakistan also quickly extended their congratulations, with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi looking forward to enhancing the India-U.S. strategic partnership, and Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif aiming to strengthen ties between the two nations. South Korean President Yoon Suk-Yeol expressed similar optimism about ongoing collaboration.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
ABC News’ Tom Soufi Burridge, Bruno Nota, Morgan Winsor, Habibullah Khan and Joohee Cho contributed to this article.
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