The Making of the President 2016: Part 32-The Results
Donald Trump will become the 45th President of the United States. In one of the most stunning upsets in U.S. politics, Trump defied the polls, defeating Hillary Clinton, contrary to most people's predictions and expectations (but not those of Trump himself). Trump captured 306 electoral votes, winning 30 states plus one district in the state of Maine (one of two states permitted to split its electoral votes). Clinton won 232 electoral votes, winning 20 states as well as the District of Columbia. Clinton received more popular votes than Trump, at last count over 200,00 more that the president-elect. At 70 years of age, Trump becomes the oldest person ever elected to the office.
Early this morning, President-elect Trump told his audience that he would seek to “bind the wounds” of a divided country and that it was time for the country to come together as “one united people.” He told his audience:
"I pledge to every citizen of our land that I will be president for all Americans; and this is so important to me. For those who have chosen not to support me in the past, of which there were a few people, I’m reaching out to you for your guidance and your help so that we can work together and unify our great country. As I’ve said from the beginning, ours was not a campaign, but rather an incredible and great movement made up of millions of hard-working men and women who love their country and want a better, brighter future for themselves and for their families. It’s a movement comprised of Americans from all races, religions, backgrounds and beliefs, who want and expect our government to serve the people. And serve the people it will. Working together, we will begin the urgent task of rebuilding our nation and renewing the American dream. I’ve spent my entire life in business looking at the untapped potential in projects and in people all over the world. That is now what I want to do for our country."
He went on to say, "The forgotten men and women of our country will be forgotten no longer."
Trump made a number of promises about what his administration would bring. He said
"We will fix our inner cities and rebuild our highways, bridges, tunnels, airports, schools, hospitals. We’re going to rebuild our infrastructure – which will become, by the way, second to none. And we will put millions of our people to work as we rebuild it. We will also finally take care of our great veterans. They’ve been so loyal, and I’ve gotten to know so many over this 18-month journey. The time I’ve spent with them during this campaign has been among my greatest honours. Our veterans are incredible people. We will embark upon a project of national growth and renewal. I will harness the creative talents of our people and we will call upon the best and brightest to leverage their tremendous talent for the benefit of all. It’s gonna happen. We have a great economic plan. We will double our growth and have the strongest economy anywhere in the world."
As for what is on the horizon in international relations, Trump told his audience:
"At the same time, we will get along with all other nations willing to get along with us. We’ll have great relationships. We expect to have great, great relationships. No dream is too big, no challenge is too great. Nothing we want for our future is beyond our reach."
Here is a YouTube video of Trump's victory speech.
Earlier today, Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton gave a very moving concession speech in which she urged her supporters to make way for an orderly transition of power. She told her audience “Donald Trump is going to be our President and we owe him an open mind and a chance to lead.” She went on to state:
"I know how disappointed you feel, because I feel it, too. And so do tens of millions of Americans who invested their hopes and dreams in this effort. This is painful and it will be for a long time, but I want you to remember this. Our campaign was never about one person or even one election. It was about the country we love and about building an America that's hopeful, inclusive and big-hearted. We have seen that our nation is more deeply divided than we thought, but I still believe in America and I always will. If you do, then we must accept this result and then look to the future.
Secretary Clinton went on to give some advice to her supporters, particularly the younger generation:
"And to the young people in particular, I hope you will hear this. I have, as Tim said, spent my entire adult life fighting for what I believe in. I have had successes and I have had setbacks. Sometimes really painful ones. Many of you are at the beginning of your professional public and political careers. You will have successes and setbacks, too. This loss hurts but please never stop believing that fighting for what's right is worth it. It is. It is worth it. And so we need you to keep up these fights now and for the rest of your lives, and to all the women and especially the young women who put their faith in this campaign and in me, I want you to know that nothing has made me prouder than to be your champion."
She commented on being unable to break the gender barrier to the presidency, telling her audience:
"I know we have still not shattered that highest and hardest glass ceiling, but some day, someone will, and hopefully sooner than we might think right now. And to all the little girls who are watching this, never doubt that you are valuable and powerful and deserving of every chance and opportunity in the world to pursue and achieve your own dreams. Finally, I am so grateful for our country and for all it has given to me. I count my blessings every single day that I am an American, and I still believe as deeply as I ever have that if we stand together and work together with respect for our differences, strength in our convictions and love for this nation, our best days are still ahead of us."
Here is a YouTube video of Hillary Clinton's concession speech:
President Barack Obama congratulated Mr. Trump and invited him to meeting at the White House to discuss the transition of power. The President-elect received congratulations from a number of foreign leaders, including Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. He also spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi
Trump won almost all of the key battleground states including Ohio, Florida, and North Carolina. The real shock of the night was how he broke the Democrats’ so-called Blue Wall of safe states like Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania.
Early this morning, President-elect Trump told his audience that he would seek to “bind the wounds” of a divided country and that it was time for the country to come together as “one united people.” He told his audience:
"I pledge to every citizen of our land that I will be president for all Americans; and this is so important to me. For those who have chosen not to support me in the past, of which there were a few people, I’m reaching out to you for your guidance and your help so that we can work together and unify our great country. As I’ve said from the beginning, ours was not a campaign, but rather an incredible and great movement made up of millions of hard-working men and women who love their country and want a better, brighter future for themselves and for their families. It’s a movement comprised of Americans from all races, religions, backgrounds and beliefs, who want and expect our government to serve the people. And serve the people it will. Working together, we will begin the urgent task of rebuilding our nation and renewing the American dream. I’ve spent my entire life in business looking at the untapped potential in projects and in people all over the world. That is now what I want to do for our country."
He went on to say, "The forgotten men and women of our country will be forgotten no longer."
Trump made a number of promises about what his administration would bring. He said
"We will fix our inner cities and rebuild our highways, bridges, tunnels, airports, schools, hospitals. We’re going to rebuild our infrastructure – which will become, by the way, second to none. And we will put millions of our people to work as we rebuild it. We will also finally take care of our great veterans. They’ve been so loyal, and I’ve gotten to know so many over this 18-month journey. The time I’ve spent with them during this campaign has been among my greatest honours. Our veterans are incredible people. We will embark upon a project of national growth and renewal. I will harness the creative talents of our people and we will call upon the best and brightest to leverage their tremendous talent for the benefit of all. It’s gonna happen. We have a great economic plan. We will double our growth and have the strongest economy anywhere in the world."
As for what is on the horizon in international relations, Trump told his audience:
"At the same time, we will get along with all other nations willing to get along with us. We’ll have great relationships. We expect to have great, great relationships. No dream is too big, no challenge is too great. Nothing we want for our future is beyond our reach."
Here is a YouTube video of Trump's victory speech.
Earlier today, Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton gave a very moving concession speech in which she urged her supporters to make way for an orderly transition of power. She told her audience “Donald Trump is going to be our President and we owe him an open mind and a chance to lead.” She went on to state:
"I know how disappointed you feel, because I feel it, too. And so do tens of millions of Americans who invested their hopes and dreams in this effort. This is painful and it will be for a long time, but I want you to remember this. Our campaign was never about one person or even one election. It was about the country we love and about building an America that's hopeful, inclusive and big-hearted. We have seen that our nation is more deeply divided than we thought, but I still believe in America and I always will. If you do, then we must accept this result and then look to the future.
Secretary Clinton went on to give some advice to her supporters, particularly the younger generation:
"And to the young people in particular, I hope you will hear this. I have, as Tim said, spent my entire adult life fighting for what I believe in. I have had successes and I have had setbacks. Sometimes really painful ones. Many of you are at the beginning of your professional public and political careers. You will have successes and setbacks, too. This loss hurts but please never stop believing that fighting for what's right is worth it. It is. It is worth it. And so we need you to keep up these fights now and for the rest of your lives, and to all the women and especially the young women who put their faith in this campaign and in me, I want you to know that nothing has made me prouder than to be your champion."
She commented on being unable to break the gender barrier to the presidency, telling her audience:
"I know we have still not shattered that highest and hardest glass ceiling, but some day, someone will, and hopefully sooner than we might think right now. And to all the little girls who are watching this, never doubt that you are valuable and powerful and deserving of every chance and opportunity in the world to pursue and achieve your own dreams. Finally, I am so grateful for our country and for all it has given to me. I count my blessings every single day that I am an American, and I still believe as deeply as I ever have that if we stand together and work together with respect for our differences, strength in our convictions and love for this nation, our best days are still ahead of us."
Here is a YouTube video of Hillary Clinton's concession speech:
President Barack Obama congratulated Mr. Trump and invited him to meeting at the White House to discuss the transition of power. The President-elect received congratulations from a number of foreign leaders, including Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. He also spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi
Trump won almost all of the key battleground states including Ohio, Florida, and North Carolina. The real shock of the night was how he broke the Democrats’ so-called Blue Wall of safe states like Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania.