CNN has officially projected Donald Trump as the winner of the US presidential election, marking his return to the White House in a historic victory. Trump’s path to victory was sealed after securing Wisconsin’s electoral votes, pushing his total to 276, well above the 270 electoral college votes needed to win.
This decisive outcome makes Trump the first president to win a non-consecutive second term, following his 2020 election loss. With Kamala Harris holding 219 electoral votes, she is expected to deliver her concession speech shortly.
CNN’s projection ends intense anticipation across the country, confirming Trump’s comeback in a contest marked by high voter turnout and widespread interest.