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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."

“The choice in this election could not be clearer...this election is basically between division and unity in our co… twitter.com/i/web/status/7…

Hillary Clinton7 November 2016 21:18

Hillary Clinton will hold a final midnight rally to kick off Election Day in Raleigh, North Carolina. The rally's guests include Bill and Chelsea Clinton with appearances by Lady Gaga, Jon Bon Jovi, and DJ Samantha Ronson.

—JC

Justin Carissimo7 November 2016 21:25

"I really believe that America’s best days are still ahead of us if we reach for them together!” —Hillary… twitter.com/i/web/status/7…

Hillary Clinton7 November 2016 21:26

"Every single one of us has something to contribute to this great country.” —Hillary http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CwsJCvhWgAIBcXa.jpg

Hillary Clinton7 November 2016 21:29

Feliks Garcia7 November 2016 21:29
Donald J. Trump7 November 2016 21:32

'What I Like About Trump ... and Why You Need to Vote for Him'm.townhall.com/columnists/art…

Donald J. Trump7 November 2016 21:35

"If you work hard, and you work full-time, you shouldn’t still be in poverty at the end of the year.” —Hillary

Hillary Clinton7 November 2016 21:37

'America must decide between failed policies or fresh perspective, a corrupt system or an outsider'lifezette.com/polizette/trum…

Donald J. Trump7 November 2016 21:37

"Public colleges and universities should be tuition-free for anyone who makes less than $125 ,000 a year.” —Hillary http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CwsMnR7XUAACSQ4.jpg

Hillary Clinton7 November 2016 21:45

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