Republican candidate Donald Trump has strengthened his lead over Democrat Kamala Harris in the US presidential election:epublican candidate Donald Trump has strengthened his lead over Democrat Kamala Harris in the US presidential election, securing 277 electoral votes compared to Harris’s 244. According to the latest vote count, Trump received 71,991,224 votes, representing 51.06 percent of the popular vote, while Harris garnered 66,899,282 votes, or 47.75 percent.

According to Qatar News Agency, With over 270 electoral votes, Trump has clinched the presidency, poised to become the 47th president of the United States, marking a return to office five years after his loss to current President Joe Biden. The official announcement is awaited, but Trump is on track for a second term through 2030.

Addressing supporters at the Palm Beach County Convention Center, where he was joined by vice-presidential pick J.D. Vance and other Republican leaders, Trump declared, “America has given us a strong and unprecedented m
andate.” He projected his final electoral tally could reach around 350 votes.

Trump also confirmed that the Republican Party has gained control of the Senate, while signaling confidence in maintaining their hold on the House. The GOP regained control of the Senate after flipping two Democratic seats in West Virginia and Ohio.

World leaders have begun congratulating Trump on his victory, pledging to work with him on pressing global issues.