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In pictures: Donald Trump wins US presidential election

10:56 am on 7 November 2024
Stephanie Smith, left, and Thomas Brewer react to election results at the Nevada GOP election watch party in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 5, 2024. (Photo by Ronda Churchill / AFP)

Republican supporters react to election results at an election watch party in Las Vegas, Nevada Photo: RONDA CHURCHILL/AFP

Donald Trump has claimed victory and is set for a second presidential term.

"America has given us an unprecedented and powerful mandate," Trump said early on Wednesday, US time to a roaring crowd of supporters at the Palm Beach County Convention Centre in Florida.

Here's some of the best images from US Election Day 2024:

Supporters of US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris react during an election night event at Howard University in Washington, DC, on November 5, 2024. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP)

Supporters of Kamala Harris react during an election night event at Howard University in Washington DC. Photo: CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP

Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump gestures at supporters after speaking during an election night event at the West Palm Beach Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida, on November 6, 2024. - Republican former president Donald Trump closed in on a new term in the White House early November 6, 2024, just needing a handful of electoral votes to defeat Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP)

Donald Trump gestures at supporters during an election night event at the West Palm Beach Convention Center in Florida. Photo: AFP/ Jim Watson

A hand fan depicting US Vice President Kamala Harris lies on a sidewalk in Washington DC, on 6 November. Photo: BASTIEN INZAURRALDE/AFP

A Trump supporter celebrates his victory near his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida, on 6 November. Photo: Chandan Khanna/AFP

Detritus left behind after Kamala Harris's event in Washington DC. Photo: AFP / Kouki Kataoka

A large billboard congratulating Donald Trump hangs on a building in Jerusalem on 6 November. Photo: AFP / Ahmad Gharabli

Trader Michael Capolino wears a Trump hat as he works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange ahead of the opening bell on 6 November in New York City. Photo: AFP / Timothy A. Clary

Republican supporters in West Palm Beach, Florida react after Donald Trump declares victory. Photo: AFP / Kouhei Chouji

Trump alongside his wife Melania and their son Barron Trump at the West Palm Beach Convention Center in Florida. Photo: AFP / Jim Watsonn

JD Vance is introduced by Donald Trump during an election night event in West Palm Beach, Florida. Photo: CHIP SOMODEVILLA / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP

An election worker bundles envelopes at a centre in Phoenix, Arizona. Photo: AFP

The New York Times "needle" shifted steadily in Trump's favour as election results rolled in. Photo: screenshot

Supporters wave US flags as they watch results during an election night event for Kamala Harris at Howard University in Washington, DC. Photo: ANGELA WEISS

A supporter reacts to results during an election night event for Kamala Harris at Howard University in Washington, DC. Photo: ANGELA WEISS / AFP

Voters lining up to cast their ballots in person at a polling station in Tempe, Arizona. Photo: AFP/ Olivier Touron

People watch election results trickle in at the Times Square Ticker Tape in New York City. Photo: AFP / David Dee Delgado

Kamala Harris supporters take photos during an election night event at Howard University in Washington, DC. Photo: BRANDON BELL / AFP

Washington DC the day after the election. Photo: Nick Monro/RNZ

Supporters react as Florida is called for Donald Trump during an election night event at the Palm Beach Convention Center, Florida. Photo: JOE RAEDLE / AFP

Kamala Harris delivers her concession speech at Howard University in Washington, DC. Photo: SAUL LOEB / AFP

Hope Walz, Tim Walz, Doug Emhoff and Ella Emhoff react as Kamala Harris concedes the election. Photo: KENT NISHIMURA

People react as Kamala Harris delivers her concession speech at Howard University in Washington, DC, on 6 November. Photo: ANGELA WEISS / AFP

People react as Kamala Harris delivers her concession speech at Howard University in Washington, DC.

A voter enters a polling station in Norcross, Georgia. Photo: AFP / Jessica McGowan