Former U.S. presidents and world leaders congratulate Donald Trump on 2024 election win
Former U.S. presidents and world leaders congratulated Donald Trump on his victory in the 2024 presidential election. Trump declared a "mandate" from voters as results came in, while Vice President Kamala Harris conceded the race at Howard University.
Former President Barack Obama attributed Harris' loss to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. He congratulated Trump in a social media statement. Other former presidents, including George Bush and Bill Clinton, also offered their congratulations and acknowledged the election's strong voter turnout.
International leaders, including those from the European Union and Israel, reacted to Trump's win. Slovenia's president emphasized the importance of Trump's leadership in addressing global challenges and expressed readiness to collaborate.