WATCH: Fox News projects Trump to become 47th President of the United States

Trump will become the first President to be elected again in 100 years, JD Vance to be the next Vice-President

Fox News has projected Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States after he won the crucial battleground state of Pennsylvania. The victory all but ends Democrat Kamala Harris's hopes of claiming the presidency, as the state’s 20 electoral votes push Trump further ahead in the race.

He becomes the first president in more than 120 years to lose the White House, and then to come back and win it again, after President Grover Cleveland in 1892.

Although other networks and data providers had yet to make a final call on Pennsylvania, Fox News’ decision desk confirmed the Republican’s win in the state, which is pivotal to securing the presidency. Trump’s victory in Pennsylvania, combined with his earlier wins in North Carolina and Georgia, brings his electoral total to 277 votes, surpassing the necessary threshold for a presidential victory.

As of the latest updates, Kamala Harris, the Democratic candidate, has secured 226 electoral votes, leaving her with slim chances of overturning Trump’s lead. The projected win marks a stunning political comeback for Trump, who had left the White House four years ago but has now made a decisive return to the political forefront.

Supporters gathered at Trump’s campaign headquarters in Palm Beach, Florida, as the vote count continued, celebrating what is being hailed as a remarkable recovery in the race. Trump’s strategic victories in key swing states, especially Pennsylvania, have sealed his return to the White House.

With Pennsylvania’s result now confirmed, Trump’s path to victory appears clear. As the final votes continue to be tallied, all eyes are on the remaining states that could finalise the 2024 election outcome.

Trump’s projected win in Pennsylvania, combined with his earlier successes in North Carolina and Georgia, positions him to lead the United States for a second term.

Donald Trump has been leading the race for the White House as crucial battleground states swing in his favour, with key victories in North Carolina, Arkansas, and South Carolina. His position strengthens as the Republicans poised to reclaim control of the Senate.

Key battlegrounds in play

Georgia flips red as Trump secures narrow victory. Georgia, a pivotal battleground state, has flipped back to Republican control, with Donald Trump edging out Kamala Harris in a tight race. The state, which has seen shifting demographics and a Democratic tilt in recent years, was won by Trump with 50.9% of the vote (2,636,905 votes), narrowly defeating Harris, who garnered 48.4% (2,509,360 votes).

Trump’s victory in Georgia marks a significant shift from the 2020 election, when the state was narrowly won by Joe Biden, breaking decades of Republican dominance. The win also follows the state’s two Democratic Senate victories in 2021, further highlighting Georgia’s shifting political landscape.

However, Trump’s narrow margin of victory in Georgia underscores the ongoing volatility of the state’s electorate

North Carolina, traditionally a swing state, has firmly fallen in Trump’s favour. The state’s 15 electoral votes mark a significant win, following Trump’s successes in neighbouring South Carolina and Arkansas.

Additionally, Trump has successfully retained his position in Iowa, a state that has become increasingly Republican in recent years. His victory in Iowa adds six more electoral votes to his tally, strengthening his lead in the race. Meanwhile, polling results continue to show strong support for Trump in other battlegrounds like Arizona and Michigan.

Kamala Harris claimed victory in New Mexico, securing the state’s five electoral votes for the Democrats.

Despite not visiting the state herself, Harris received strong support in New Mexico’s more populous areas, overshadowing the conservative vote in rural pockets.

Furthermore, Harris secured victories in Democratic strongholds such as New York, California, Vermont, Maryland, and several others. Among the states won by Harris are California, where she received 54 electoral votes, and Hawaii, which delivered four electoral votes to her campaign.

These states have historically supported Democratic nominees, with California being a critical win for Harris given its size and Democratic leaning.

The Vice President’s success also included Connecticut and Massachusetts, continuing the Democrats' dominance in these traditionally blue states. Harris performed well in Rhode Island, securing its four electoral votes, while also sweeping New Jersey with its 14 electoral votes.