On the verge of a sweeping victory in the U.S. Presidential election, Republican candidate Donald Trump expressed gratitude to his supporters, calling it a "magnificent victory for the American people." Reflecting on the assassination attempt he survived on July 13, Trump remarked, "God spared my life for a reason."

The 78-year-old is currently projected to secure 267 electoral college votes, just three short of the necessary 270 to win. His opponent, sitting Vice President Kamala Harris, trails with 224 votes.

Trump praised the Republican campaign, describing it as the "greatest political movement of all time," and said, "We are going to help our country heal and secure our borders. Tonight, we made history for a reason. This is the most remarkable political victory. I want to thank the American people and pledge to fight for you and your family with every breath I have."

According to Trump, the Democrats are now facing a formidable 315 electoral votes.

A major factor in Trump’s success was the Republican sweep across seven key swing states, a reversal from the Democrats’ 6-1 advantage in 2020. This year, those states flipped to a 7-0 lead for Trump, with decisive wins in Georgia, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina. He is also leading in Arizona, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Nevada.

Making this Republican win even more significant is their apparent control of the Senate, along with a lead in the House of Representatives race.

In his victory speech, Trump thanked his supporters, running mate JD Vance, wife Melania Trump, and his children for their unwavering support throughout a challenging campaign. He also acknowledged Tesla CEO and X platform owner Elon Musk, who had publicly supported Trump’s campaign.