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World gushes for Trump with leaders rushing to heap praise on Don after he sealed ‘history’s greatest comeback’
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WORLD leaders have rushed to praise Donald Trump as he celebrates his election victory.
After a staggering win, world leaders are congratulating the 78-year-old and attempting to start his leadership on a positive note.
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This is especially key as Trump has vowed to enforce new tariffs impacting global trade as well as his proposed actions regarding foreign affairs including ending the war in Ukraine.
Ukraine's "on his impressive election victory" before reminding him of his former discussions with Ukrainian leaders about ending Russian aggression.
"I recall our great meeting with President Trump back in September when we discussed in detail the Ukraine-U.S. strategic partnership, the Victory Plan, and ways to put an end to Russian aggression against Ukraine.
"I appreciate President Trump’s commitment to the 'peace through strength' approach in global affairs.
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"This is exactly the principle that can practically bring just peace in Ukraine closer. I am hopeful that we will put it into action together.
It comes as...
- Donald Trump took to the stage in Florida to celebrate his election as the 47th President of the United States.
- JD Vance said the victory is the "greatest political comeback in American history."
- Kamala Harris refused to speak to the media as Trump took the lead.
- Harris' team said the Vice President will speak on Wednesday.
- Trump won battleground states Georgia, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, according to the .
- Trump's team started to celebrate early with a chant when he won North Carolina.
- Republicans took control of the Senate after Ted Cruz was re-elected in Texas.
- Firefighters were forced to help recount 30,000 votes when polls faced election night chaos.
"We look forward to an era of a strong United States of America under President Trump’s decisive leadership.
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"We rely on continued strong bipartisan support for Ukraine in the United States."
Zelensky will be working hard to curry favour with the incoming president after criticism from Americans about the amount of money going to Ukraine in the form of aid.
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He will also be concerned about claims from Kamala Harris that Trump will simply try to appease Russia after he vowed to end the war before inauguration day.
'GREATEST COMEBACK'
Meanwhile, Keir Starmer, the Prime Minister of the UK has also joined other leaders in congratulating Trump as he too tries to sweeten the American leader amid a tense US-UK relationship.
"Congratulations President-elect @realDonaldTrump on your historic election victory," Starmer
"I look forward to working with you in the years ahead.
"As the closest of allies, we stand shoulder to shoulder in defence of our shared values of freedom, democracy, and enterprise.
"From growth and security to innovation and tech, I know that the UK-US special relationship will continue to prosper on both sides of the Atlantic for years to come."
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Trump's win "history's greatest comeback" as he hopes to strengthen the alliance between the US and Israel amid the ongoing war in the Middle East.
"Your historic return to the White House offers a new beginning for America and a powerful recommitment to the great alliance between Israel and America," he .
"This is a huge victory!"
In France, President Emmanuel Macron pushed for the continued collaboration between himself and Trump for "more peace and prosperity."
"Congratulations, President @realDonaldTrump. Ready to work together as we did for four years," Macron .
"With your convictions and mine. With respect and ambition. For more peace and prosperity."
Similarly, the Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has vowed that together, he and Trump can "ensure the partnership between our nations and peoples remains strong into the future."
"Australians and Americans are great friends and true allies," he .
'MUCH NEEDED'
Meanwhile, Viktor Orban, the Prime Minister of Hungary has Trump's win as "the biggest comeback in US political history" and as something that was "much needed for the world."
In his congratulatory message, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called the relationship between the US and Canada "the envy of the world."
"I know President Trump and I will work together to create more opportunity, prosperity, and security for both of our nations,” Trudeau .
Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico gave a media statement at a news conference saying the country "respects the choice of American people."
The pro-Russian leader who has ended Slovakia's military aid to Ukraine highlighted that all eyes will be on Trump when it comes to the war in Eastern Europe.
"Everybody is waiting for the first steps in regards to the war in Ukraine," he said, noting his belief that Trump will initially "focus on the economic issues in the United States."
Fico added that the result of the US election is "certainly a defeat of liberal and progressivist ideas."
Donald Tusk, the Prime Minister of Poland highlighted his excitement to work with Trump "for the good of the American and Polish nations."
Meanwhile, Bulgarian President Rumen Radev said he is "confident that our effective dialogue at the highest level will continue in the interests of the strategic partnership" between the two nations.
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'GLOBAL PEACE'
Many of the world leaders used their congratulatory message to Trump to highlight hopes for unity regarding global conflicts.
Estonia was no different with President Alar Karis saying that the Baltic nation with a tiny population of just over 1 million "values its enduring alliance" with the US.
This relationship is "founded on shared democratic ideals and joint commitment to global security," Karis added.
German Chancellor Olaf Sholz spoke of his hope to continue working with America to "successfully promote prosperity and freedom on both sides of the Atlantic."
"We will continue to do so for the wellbeing of our citizens," he added in the post on X.
A similar message came from Petr Pavel, the President of the Czech Republic.
He is looking forward to "continued cooperation in addressing shared global challenges, including supporting our common allies and upholding European security," Pavel said.
"Our Transatlantic bond remains strong," the leader added.
The leader of Latvia, President Edgars Rinkevics followed suit saying "Europe needs a strong United States and the United States needs a strong Europe."
Meanwhile, Lithuania's head of state Gitanas Nuaseda said that "transatlantic unity is crucial," adding that the US is a "key strategic ally" as they work together on matters of security.
'PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH'
Ursula von der Leyen, the top official of the European Union said that Europe and the US "are more than just allies."
The President of the European Commission said that the EU and the US are "bound by a true partnership between our people, uniting 800 million citizens.
"Let us work together on a transatlantic partnership that continues to deliver for our citizens," her statement continued.
"Millions of jobs and billions in trade and investment on each side of the Atlantic depend on the dynamism and stability of our economic relationship."
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The comments come after Trump has vowed to add more tariffs on exports and imports, which will impact global trade.
During his last administration, his tariffs on steel and aluminium exports severely impacted the bloc's economy.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has commended Trump on his win saying that he looks forward to working with the 47th president "to advance peace through strength."
"We face a growing number of challenges globally, from a more aggressive Russia, to terrorism, to strategic competition with China, as well the increasing alignment of China, Russia, North Korea and Iran," Rutte said.
“Working together through NATO helps to deter aggression, protect our collective security and support our economies,” he added.
The Dutch politician also praised Trump's moves during his previous administration where he urged NATO to increase defence spending.
King Abdullah II of Jordan said he is "looking forward" to working with the incoming President "in service of regional and global peace and stability for all."
The country has been crucial in negotiating with the US as the war between Israel and Hamas spills into other nations and officials hope to reach a cease-fire deal.
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba highlighted in his message that he is keen to start conversations with Trump to see how they can strengthen ties between Japan and the US.
"I hope to closely cooperate with President-elect Trump to further elevate Japan-U.S. alliance and relations to even higher levels," he told reporters.
'World will need to recalibrate' after Trump's historic election victory
Dr Alan Mendoza, executive director for the think tank Henry Jackson Society, told The Sun that the world will need to adjust after Trump's US election win and that lessons can be learned from the ex-president's former stint in the White House.
He said: “Donald Trump’s comprehensive victory means that US allies and enemies alike are going to have to recalibrate their positions to reflect that, it is now going to be his global agenda that the world moves to.
"It would be a mistake to assume that anything – whether the end of the war in Ukraine or the future of the Middle East – is a foregone conclusion.
"The history of the first Trump administration from 2016-20 shows that those who engage and respect the USA did well, while those who denigrated and challenged it did badly.
"Lessons can be learned from that, about how to position internationally to make sure that countries are in the driving seat of history rather than its passengers.
"Trump’s unpredictability will be as positive a factor in the world stage as it was in his first term.
"It will keep allies on their toes, working hard to maintain an alliance that requires burden sharing rather than passengers, and enemies will need to watch their step rather than assume that America is asleep at the wheel."
Meanwhile, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol praised Trump's "strong leadership" which he hopes will see the alliance between the US and South Korea "shine brighter."
'FOR THE PEOPLE'
In Africa, Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed congratulated Trump and "looks forward to working together to further strengthen the relationship between our two countries."
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa who has been sanctioned in the US over alleged connections to diamond smuggling and political repression praised Trump for "speaking for the people."
"Congratulations to President-elect @realdonaldtrump on your election victory" he wrote on X.
"The world needs more leaders who speak for the people.
"Zimbabwe stands ready to work with you and the American people to build a better, more prosperous and more peaceful world."
Brazil's ex-President Jair Bolsonaro has called Trump's reelection "the triumph of the people's will over the arrogant designs of an elite who disdain our values, beliefs and traditions."
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He added that he hopes Brazil will "follow the same path" to vote for right-wing and conservative movements.
Meanwhile, Somalia's Hassan Sheikh said he is excited to continue working with the US "to advance peace, security, and common prosperity for our two nations."
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