In pictures: Donald Trump wins US presidential election
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Republican supporters react to election results at an election watch party in Las Vegas, NevadaPhoto: RONDA CHURCHILL/AFP
Donald Trump has claimed victory and is set for a second presidential term.
"America has given us an unprecedented and powerful mandate," Trump said early on Wednesday, US time to a roaring crowd of supporters at the Palm Beach County Convention Centre in Florida.
Here's some of the best images from US Election Day 2024:
Supporters of Kamala Harris react during an election night event at Howard University in Washington DC.Photo: CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP
Donald Trump gestures at supporters during an election night event at the West Palm Beach Convention Center in Florida.Photo: AFP/ Jim Watson
A hand fan depicting US Vice President Kamala Harris lies on a sidewalk in Washington DC, on 6 November.Photo: BASTIEN INZAURRALDE/AFP
A Trump supporter celebrates his victory near his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida, on 6 November.Photo: Chandan Khanna/AFP
Detritus left behind after Kamala Harris's event in Washington DC.Photo: AFP / Kouki Kataoka
A large billboard congratulating Donald Trump hangs on a building in Jerusalem on 6 November.Photo: AFP / Ahmad Gharabli
Trader Michael Capolino wears a Trump hat as he works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange ahead of the opening bell on 6 November in New York City.Photo: AFP / Timothy A. Clary
Republican supporters in West Palm Beach, Florida react after Donald Trump declares victory.Photo: AFP / Kouhei Chouji
Trump alongside his wife Melania and their son Barron Trump at the West Palm Beach Convention Center in Florida.Photo: AFP / Jim Watsonn
JD Vance is introduced by Donald Trump during an election night event in West Palm Beach, Florida.Photo: CHIP SOMODEVILLA / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP
An election worker bundles envelopes at a centre in Phoenix, Arizona.Photo: AFP
The New York Times "needle" shifted steadily in Trump's favour as election results rolled in.Photo: screenshot
Supporters wave US flags as they watch results during an election night event for Kamala Harris at Howard University in Washington, DC.Photo: ANGELA WEISS
A supporter reacts to results during an election night event for Kamala Harris at Howard University in Washington, DC.Photo: ANGELA WEISS / AFP
Voters lining up to cast their ballots in person at a polling station in Tempe, Arizona.Photo: AFP/ Olivier Touron
People watch election results trickle in at the Times Square Ticker Tape in New York City.Photo: AFP / David Dee Delgado
Kamala Harris supporters take photos during an election night event at Howard University in Washington, DC.Photo: BRANDON BELL / AFP
Washington DC the day after the election.Photo: Nick Monro/RNZ
Supporters react as Florida is called for Donald Trump during an election night event at the Palm Beach Convention Center, Florida.Photo: JOE RAEDLE / AFP
Kamala Harris delivers her concession speech at Howard University in Washington, DC.Photo: SAUL LOEB / AFP
Hope Walz, Tim Walz, Doug Emhoff and Ella Emhoff react as Kamala Harris concedes the election.Photo: KENT NISHIMURA
People react as Kamala Harris delivers her concession speech at Howard University in Washington, DC, on 6 November.Photo: ANGELA WEISS / AFP
People react as Kamala Harris delivers her concession speech at Howard University in Washington, DC.
A voter enters a polling station in Norcross, Georgia.Photo: AFP / Jessica McGowan