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Global Leaders React as Trump Claims Stunning U.S. Election Win

World leaders swiftly extended congratulations as former President Donald Trump claimed a dramatic victory in the U.S. presidential election over Democratic candidate Kamala Harris.

Though the election result has yet to be officially confirmed, responses from around the world underscore the significance of the moment.

Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu celebrated Trumpโ€™s anticipated return, describing it as โ€œhistoryโ€™s greatest comebackโ€ and a pivotal moment for the U.S.-Israel alliance.

โ€œYour historic return to the White House offers a new beginning for America and a powerful recommitment to the great alliance between Israel and America. This is a huge victory!โ€ Netanyahu stated, reflecting the strong bond between the two nations.

China

Chinaโ€™s foreign ministry responded with a message of diplomacy, expressing hopes for a โ€œpeaceful coexistenceโ€ between the United States and China.

โ€œWe respect the choice of the American people,โ€ stated spokeswoman Mao Ning, emphasizing Chinaโ€™s readiness for cooperation based on mutual respect and beneficial engagement.

France

French President Emmanuel Macron congratulated โ€œPresident Donald Trumpโ€ in a post on social media, pledging to engage โ€œwith respect and ambition.โ€

Macron acknowledged that the U.S.-France relationship could continue productively, underscoring shared goals of peace and prosperity.

Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed optimism that Trumpโ€™s leadership could support a resolution to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Praising Trumpโ€™s โ€œpeace through strengthโ€ approach, Zelensky stated that he looked forward to an era of โ€œjust peace in Ukraine.โ€

NATO

Mark Rutte, NATOโ€™s Secretary-General, welcomed Trumpโ€™s return, suggesting it would reinforce the alliance. โ€œHis leadership will again be key to keeping our Alliance strong,โ€ Rutte emphasized, affirming NATOโ€™s commitment to โ€œpeace through strength.โ€

India

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi also sent his congratulations, calling Trump a โ€œfriendโ€ and voicing hopes for renewed cooperation. โ€œHeartiest congratulations, my friend @realDonaldTrump,โ€ Modi shared on social media. โ€œAs you build on the successes of your previous term, I look forward to renewing our collaboration.โ€

Financial Markets

The financial world reacted swiftly to the unfolding election news, with a surge in the dollar, bitcoin reaching record highs, and European stocks rallying. Trump has made ambitious promises regarding the U.S. as a global hub for cryptocurrency and tech, with plans to appoint Elon Musk to conduct a comprehensive audit of governmental expenses.

Economist Peter Esho observed, โ€œThe markets are scrambling to figure out what happens next, but for the time being, the market is pricing in a higher growth and higher inflation outlook,โ€ signaling Wall Streetโ€™s anticipation of Trumpโ€™s fiscal policies.

As global leaders and markets align their expectations with Trumpโ€™s claimed win, the international community closely watches the transition period and awaits the official confirmation of results.