WASHINGTON: The Associated Press has projected Trump’s victories in these states, marking the first battleground calls of the election and narrowing the path for his Democratic opponent, Kamala Harris. These wins have given Trump 267 electoral votes—just three shy of the 270 needed for victory, which he’s expected to secure from Alaska.

In a striking turn for Republicans, AP has also projected a Senate majority for the party, strengthening their position in Congress and setting the stage for a potentially unified GOP government.

Shortly after the Pennsylvania projection, Trump appeared on stage in Florida, joined by his family and running mate JD Vance, where he delivered a speech celebrating the success and promising a new direction for the nation. Addressing a jubilant crowd, Trump hailed his supporters, describing the Republican wave as “the greatest political movement of all time.” In a notable shift in tone, he pledged to “help our country heal” and promised “a strong, safe, and prosperous America.”

“We will not rest until we have delivered the America our children deserve. This will truly be the golden age of America,” Trump declared, signaling an end to the divisive rhetoric that often characterized his previous campaign.