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As it happened: Donald Trump elected President of the United States in shock defeat of Hillary Clinton

Former outsider sweeps to decisive victory after winning key battleground states

Donald Trump's victory speech after winning US election

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Donald Trump has been elected President of the United States in the biggest shock in the country's electoral history. Here are the things you need to know:

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Donald Trump has been named the shock victor of the US presidential election, pledging to be a "President for all Americans".

In a victory speech in New York, the Republican candidate, vowed to unite the country following a divisive campaign littered with controversies.

“Now it’s time for America to bind the wounds of division…I say it is time for us to come together as one united people,” he said, as supporters chanted “USA! USA! USA!”.

Amid widespread concern over international tensions following Mr Trump’s comments on countries including China and Russia, he insisted he expected “great relationships” with foreign nations.

“America will no longer settle for anything less than best, - we must reclaim our country’s destiny,” he added. “I want to tell the world community that while we will always put America’s interests first, we will always deal fairly with everyone – all people and all other nations.

“We will seek common ground, not hostility. Partnership, not conflict.”

Hillary Clinton phoned Mr Trump in the early hours of Wednesday morning to concede defeat but made no immediate public comment.

As her loss looked ever more certain, she tweeted: "Whatever happens tonight, thank you for everything."

“I believe that she will win!I believe that she will win!” snappytv.com/tc/3200622

Hillary Clinton8 November 2016 05:58

“You can vote for a hopeful, inclusive, big-hearted vision for America.” —Hillary hillaryclinton.com/locate http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cwt-WPfWQAAlrdq.jpg

Hillary Clinton8 November 2016 06:02

"It’s not just my name or Donald Trump’s name on the ballot—it’s the kind of country we want.” —Hillary hillaryclinton.com/locate

Hillary Clinton8 November 2016 06:04

"If you believe in science and that we have to act on climate change, then you have to vote!" —Hillary hillaryclinton.com/locate

Hillary Clinton8 November 2016 06:08

"If you believe we should never write discrimination into our laws...you’ve got to vote!” —Hillary hillaryclinton.com/locate

Hillary Clinton8 November 2016 06:09

In America, we build bridges, not walls.Let’s go out and prove that love trumps hate.hillaryclinton.com/locate http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CwuA-lTW8AEm9va.jpg

Hillary Clinton8 November 2016 06:14

Today we are going to win the great state of MICHIGAN and we are going to WIN back the White House! Thank you MI!… twitter.com/i/web/status/7…

Donald J. Trump8 November 2016 06:42

Before my FINAL campaign speech, I will get a list of Election Day Donors! Donate NOW! t.co

Donald J. Trump8 November 2016 07:09

Donald Trump has a final message to his supporters in the election's waning hours, saying we have to win: "We have to win." 

His final rally was on Monday night in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he said his "new adventure" will be "making America great again." 

"If we don't win, this will be the single greatest waste of time, energy and money in my life." 

Lizzie Dearden8 November 2016 07:45

Hillary Clinton also made her final push last night, where her campaign finale included performances by Lady Gaga and Jon Bon Jovi.

She called on voters to reject Donald Trump's “dark and divisive” vision in Raleigh, North Carolina, adding that there there's no reason why “America's best days are not ahead of us.” 

The Democratic candidate told cheering supporters that their “work will be just beginning” after Election Day. 

Ms Clinton will end her campaign by greeting supporters at the Westchester airport, in New York, where she's expected to land in the early hours of this morning, local time.

Lizzie Dearden8 November 2016 07:50

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