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In pictures: Donald Trump wins US presidential election

2024-11-07T10:56:32+13:00

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