Donald Trump wins re-election with strong support on economy and immigration issues

Donald Trump has won re-election, defying pre-election polls that indicated a close race. He secured victories in at least five battleground states, surpassing the 270 Electoral College votes needed for the presidency. Votes are still being counted in Arizona and Nevada. Voter concerns about the economy played a significant role in Trump's success. Exit polls showed that 51% of voters trusted Trump more than Democratic candidate Kamala Harris to manage economic issues. Many voters reported feeling their economic situation had worsened over the past four years. Trump also gained support from minority groups, winning a larger share of Latino and Black voters than previous Republican candidates. Immigration emerged as a key issue, with voters perceiving the Democrats as ineffective in addressing it. Harris lost Michigan, a state crucial to Biden's 2020 victory.