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 impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. He congratulated Trump in a statement, while George Bush thanked both Biden and Harris for their service. Bill Clinton described the Harris-Walz campaign as positive and wished Trump well.
International leaders, including those from the European Union and Israel, also reacted to Trump's win. Slovenia's president emphasized the importance of Trump's leadership in addressing global challenges.