US election live updates: Surprising faces expected in Trump’s cabinet

There are few old and new names being touted for Donald Trump’s cabinet, including one very controversial playmaker.

Welcome to our live coverage of the US election.

Donald Trump will become the 47th President of the United States of America after trouncing Kamala Harris and likely winning every swing state.

On Wednesday afternoon, US time, Ms Harris called Mr Trump to concede defeat. She later told a crowd in Washington DC that it was “OK to feel sad. But do not despair. This is not a time to throw up our hands, this is a time to roll up our sleeves”.

Mr Trump needed 270 votes in the Electoral College to win. Right now, he has 292 votes.

He flipped Georgia, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Michigan and held onto North Carolina.

Ms Harris is currently on 223 votes.

A number of swing states have yet to be called – but they won't change the win for Mr Trump.

Working class male voters propelled Mr Trump to victory but he also saw significant gains among young men and Hispanic voters.

Read on for the latest updates.

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