US election day live: Kamala Harris goes into hiding after Donald Trump win

Donald Trump has been re-elected president of the United States, defeating opponent Kamala Harris in a dramatic and fiercely fought race for the White House.

In a huge victory few pollsters predicted, Donald Trump will be the next president of the United States in a major upset for the Democrats and Kamala Harris.

Mr Trump now has officially won the US election after securing 277 electoral college votes, more than the 270 needed to win the overall race.

Trump has won Wisconsin, a vital swing state, cementing his return to the White House.

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