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<h2>Donald Trump has been declared the 47th President of the United States following a decisive victory in the latest election, with multiple US media outlets, including CNN, announcing his triumph. </h2>

Trump, the Republican candidate, secured a landslide win against the incumbent Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democrat candidate.

The announcement of Trump’s victory marks a historic moment, as he becomes the first US president to win a non-consecutive second term, a remarkable achievement in American political history.

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Trump’s return to power is especially notable considering his previous loss in 2020, and his victory comes after a tumultuous period that included two assassination attempts and a criminal conviction.

In their coverage, CNN described the win as a “historic political comeback” for Trump, highlighting the significance of his defeat of Harris.

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“Former President Donald Trump will defeat Vice President Kamala Harris in a historic political comeback, recapturing the White House following an election loss in 2020,” CNN projected.

Trump’s victory sets the stage for an unprecedented return to the White House, and the political landscape is already bracing for the impact of his comeback, which could reshape American politics in the years to come.

Donald Trump has been declared the 47th President of the United States. [Getty Images]

Donald Trump has been declared the 47th President of the United States following a decisive victory in the latest election, with multiple US media outlets, including CNN, announcing his triumph.

BREAKING: Donald Trump declared 47th US President

<h2>In an unusual twist to the U.S. presidential race, Nigerian lawyer and outspoken critic of Nigeria’s electoral system, Deji Adeyanju, has taken to X (formerly Twitter) to sarcastically suggest that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Nigeria could somehow “save” Democratic candidate Kamala Harris from her projected defeat to Republican rival Donald Trump.</h2>

Adeyanju’s post, accompanied by an image of INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu and the commission’s logo, read, “INEC can still save Kamala. What INEC cannot do does not exist. They can switch off the server or change results on IREV.”

This remark appeared to mock Nigeria’s election handling during the 2023 presidential polls, which faced heavy criticism both locally and internationally for alleged rigging.

Several electoral observers, including <a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.ng/news/politics/ezekwesili-hails-eu-for-transparent-nigeria-election-report/ngym2cd">the European Union, </a>deemed the Nigerian election compromised, with accusations of bias toward the ruling party.

Adeyanju, known for his critical stance on INEC's transparency, voiced concerns about the body’s credibility.

The ongoing U.S. election projections place <a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.ng/news/world/us-election-trump-inches-closer-to-historic-white-house-comeback/jxvm1lq">Trump ahead with 266 electoral votes, just four short of the 270 needed for victory, </a>while Harris trails with 219 electoral votes.

Adeyanju’s comments play on accusations made during Nigeria’s recent elections, suggesting an ironic ‘intervention’ by INEC to sway results in Harris's favour.

This latest post from Adeyanju underscores his ongoing disapproval of Nigeria’s electoral practices, using satire to draw attention to global perceptions of election credibility.

L-R: INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, US Vice President Kamala Harris and rights activist, Deji Adeyanju. [Getty Images/Facebook]

In an unusual twist to the U.S. presidential race, Nigerian lawyer and outspoken critic of Nigeria’s electoral system, Deji Adeyanju, has taken to X (formerly Twitter) to sarcastically suggest that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Nigeria could somehow “save” Democratic candidate Kamala Harris from her projected defeat to Republican rival Donald Trump.

'What INEC cannot do does not exist' - Adeyanju urges Yakubu to save Kamala

<h2>Donald Trump is set to return to the White House after securing 270 electoral votes, according to major U.S. media sources like Fox News. </h2>

Nearly four years after his dramatic exit from Washington, Trump is poised to make history as the first U.S. president in over a century to lose and then regain the presidency. The last leader to do so was Grover Cleveland in 1892.

Trump’s win came after key victories in Pennsylvania and Alaska, propelling him to the necessary electoral threshold.

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Kamala Harris, his Democratic opponent and current Vice President, held 194 confirmed electoral votes compared to Trump’s 265 before the final states were called.

“The journey back to the White House has been tough, but America spoke,” Trump declared in a post-election statement, citing the strong voter turnout in traditionally Republican areas as a deciding factor.

Trump's campaign proved resilient, with wins in pivotal states like Georgia and North Carolina and a breakthrough in the Democrats' “blue wall” of traditionally liberal states.

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The former president has also outlined his primary objectives for the next four years, including an ambitious large-scale deportation programme, additional import tariffs, and further tax cuts similar to those he implemented in 2017.

At age 78, Trump is expected to pursue significant policy shifts, with some proposals likely to spark controversy, especially regarding transgender rights.

His successful comeback underlines his lasting impact on American politics, setting the stage for an eventful second term in office.

Former President Donald Trump and Ohio Sen. JD Vance.Getty Images

Donald Trump is set to return to the White House after securing 270 electoral votes, according to major U.S. media sources like Fox News.

US Election: Donald Trump edges closer to historic White House return

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