Donald John Trump was elected the 45th president of the United States on Tuesday in a stunning culmination of an explosive, populist and polarizing campaign that took relentless aim at the institutions and long-held ideals of American democracy.
Mr. Trump’s win — stretching across the battleground states of Florida, North Carolina, Ohio and Pennsylvania — seemed likely to set off financial jitters and immediate unease among international allies, many of which were startled when Mr. Trump in his campaign cast doubt on the necessity of America’s military commitments abroad and its allegiance to international economic partnerships.
Speaking at a victory party in New York, Trump was gracious toward Clinton and called for unity.
„We owe (Clinton) a very major debt of gratitude to her for her service to our country,“ Trump said. „I say it is time for us to come together as one united people.“
He added: „I pledge to every citizen of our land that I will be president for all Americans.“
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