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Trump officially elected President of the United States, a shower of congratulations from international heads of state
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With the end of the count in Wisconsin, Donald Trump now has more than 270 electoral votes, the minimum threshold for being elected president. Before the official announcement, the billionaire had already received a shower of congratulations, notably from Emmanuel Macron. On the Russian side, the Kremlin has announced that Putin will not be speaking.
Follow the event live on the Figaro the results of this decisive election for the United States.
Hispanic and black vote, women, young people: these electorates that will make Donald Trump win
Jeenah Moon / REUTERS
This was Kamala Harris’ mission throughout the campaign: to mobilize women and minorities of color. The gamble paid off, as Donald Trump recorded very clear gains in these two electorates compared with his previous polls. The Republican candidate maintains his lead among people interested in the economy, and is also appealing to a younger audience.
U.S. presidential election: what would Donald Trump’s first measures be in the event of victory?
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As Donald Trump is officially elected to the White House, Le Figaro looks at the likely first measures of his second term of office. The first is clear: “The first thing I will do if elected is put all gangs out of business and I will take steps to compensate the victims of these gangs.” he declared on October 29. After that, the president is expected to turn his attention to the economy, including taxation, and foreign policy.
Number of the day: 3
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The number of times the Harry’s bar in Paris got the US presidential election result wrong. As with every American election for the past 100 years, Europe’s oldest cocktail bar organizes a mock vote for Americans living abroad or on vacation in France. Once again this year, Harry’s bar hit the nail on the head with Trump in the lead.
U.S. presidential election: photos of joy from Donald Trump supporters
Quote of the day: what does Donald Trump say about his own doctrine?
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The Trump doctrine is simple: it is strength
Donald Trump
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