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Global reaction to the US presidential election
Reactions from around the world began flooding in after Fox News projected that Republican Donald Trump had defeated Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris, which would cap a stunning political comeback four years after he left the White House.
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A man votes at St Andrew's church during the 2024 U.S. presidential election on Election Day in Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S., November 5, 2024. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton/File Photo / Reuters
Reactions from around the world began flooding in after Fox News projected that Republican Donald Trump had defeated Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris, which would cap a stunning political comeback four years after he left the White House.
Here are views from financial market participants.
VOLODYMYR ZELENSKIY, PRESIDENT OF UKRAINE
"I appreciate President Trump’s commitment to the 'peace through strength' approach in global affairs. This is exactly the principle that can practically bring just peace in Ukraine closer," Zelenskiy said on X.
KEIR STARMER, BRITISH PRIME MINISTER
"Congratulations President-elect Trump on your historic election victory. I look forward to working with you in the years ahead. As the closest of allies, we stand shoulder to shoulder in defence of our shared values of freedom, democracy and enterprise."
MARK RUTTE, SECRETARY-GENERAL OF NATO
"I just congratulated Donald Trump on his election as President of the United States. His leadership will again be key to keeping our Alliance strong. I look forward to working with him again to advance peace through strength through NATO", he said in a post on X.
BENJAMIN NETANYAHU, PRIME MINISTER OF ISRAEL
"Congratulations on history's greatest comeback! Your historic return to the White House offers a new beginning for America and a powerful recommitment to the great alliance between Israel and America. This is a huge victory! In true friendship," Netanyahu wrote on X.
EMMANUEL MACRON, PRESIDENT OF FRANCE
"Congratulations, President Donald Trump. Ready to work together just as we knew how to do during four years. With your convictions and with mine. With respect and ambition. For more peace and prosperity.," Macron wrote on X.
ITAMAR BEN-GVIR, ISRAELI NATIONAL SECURITY MINISTER
"Yesssss, God bless Trump," Ben-Gvir said on X.
DMITRY MEDVEDEV, FORMER RUSSIAN PRESIDENT
"Trump has one useful quality for us: as a businessman to the core, he mortally dislikes spending money on various hangers–on and stupid hanger-on allies, on bad charity projects and on voracious international organisations," Medvedev, now a senior security official, posted on his official Telegram account.
KARL NEHAMMER, AUSTRIAN CHANCELLOR
"Congratulations to @realDonaldTrump on the election victory. The United States is an important strategic partner for Austria. We look forward to further expanding and strengthening our transatlantic relations to successfully address global challenges together."
MATTEO SALVINI, ITALIAN DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER
"In the United States a victory for common sense, passion and the future. Good luck with your work, President Donald Trump," Salvini posted, adding the hashtag "GODonaldGO".
NAYIB BUKELE, PRESIDENT OF EL SALVADOR
"Congratulations to the President-Elect of the United States of America, @realDonaldTrump. May God bless and guide you," Bukele posted on X.
VIKTOR ORBAN, HUNGARIAN PRIME MINISTER
"The biggest comeback in US political history! Congratulations to President @realDonaldTrump
on his enormous win. A much needed victory for the World!" Orban posted on X.
GEERT WILDERS, DUTCH POLITICIAN
"CONGRATULATIONS PRESIDENT TRUMP! CONGRATULATIONS AMERICA! NEVER STOP, ALWAYS KEEP FIGHTING AND WIN ELECTIONS!," Wilders said on X.
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