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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."

Rachael Revesz9 November 2016 04:48
Andrew Griffin9 November 2016 04:51

Sarah Palin on Sky News just now: “America – and Britain! Look how we’re hooking up now – we’re taking back control!"

Jon Stone9 November 2016 04:56

the only people who underestimate white nationalism are those who don't experience it

ZiFumu9 November 2016 05:03

BLACK PEOPLE AND LATINX PEOPLE AND MUSLIMS ARE BLUE COLLAR WORKERS TOO twitter.com/WNYC/status/79…

Feliks Garcia9 November 2016 05:17
Andrew Griffin9 November 2016 05:19

Latinx voters came through in Nevada

Feliks Garcia9 November 2016 05:25

There are still some causes for hope: Hillary Clinton just won Nevada. Normally, that would be a great sign, since the winner of Nevada has only once not won the general election. But it's still looking very bleak for Clinton.Her victory there in the presidential election brings Clinton's Electoral College total to 215. Republican Donald Trump has 244 votes, and looks set to get many more. It takes 270 electoral votes to win the presidency.

Andrew Griffin9 November 2016 05:26
Andrew Griffin9 November 2016 05:31

It's not impossible for Hillary to win (I know but I'm not deluded). @_andrew_griffin has worked out the route: independent.co.uk/news/world/ame…

Christian Broughton9 November 2016 05:43

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