Donald Trump’s incredible triumph in US Presidential race

Donald Trump is back and all of his old razzle dazzle is too as he claimed a landslide win to restore his presidency. From an adoring Melania to a glimpse of the elusive Ivanka, see all the best photos.

Donald Trump claimed a “magnificent” victory over Kamala Harris in the fight for the presidency as results put him in one of the most stunning comebacks in US political history.

The Republican former president addressed the crowd saying: “This is a magnificent victory for the American people that will allow us to make America great again,”

US networks called the swing states of Pennsylvania, Georgia and North Carolina for Trump, and he led the Democratic vice president in the others although they have not been called yet.

As Trump’s jubilant supporters cheered and chanted “USA”, Trump took to the stage along with his wife Melania and several of his children as he neared the cusp of victory.

“We made history,” he said, speaking against a backdrop of Stars and Stripes flags, adding that “we are going to help our country heal”.

He also referenced the two assassination attempts he escaped during the campaign, adding: “Many people have told me that God has spared my life for a reason.”

Trump was joined at his watch party in Florida by key supporters including tech tycoon Elon Musk, the world’s richest man. He called the X and Tesla boss a “new star” in a shout-out from the podium.

Polls for weeks had shown a knife-edge race between Harris and the twice-impeached Trump, who would be the oldest ever president at the time of inauguration, the first felon president and only the second in history to serve non-consecutive terms.

See how it unfolded below.

Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump arrives for an election night event alongside former US First Lady Melania Trump and his son Barron `Trump at the West Palm Beach Convention Center in Florida. Picture: Jim Watson/AFP

Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner listen to her father Donald Trump speak after declaring victory on election night. Picture: AFP.

Donald Trump smiles at Melania Trump. Picture: AP Photo/Evan Vucci

The Trump clan and their inner circle gather on the stage at the West Palm Beach Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. Picture: AFP.

Donald Trump points to his biggest supporters. Picture: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images/AFP

Donald Trump kisses Melania Trump. Picture: AP Photo/Alex Brandon

Donald Trump on stage with family and friends as he addresses supporters. Picture: Jim Watson/AFP

Donald Trump speaks at the West Palm Beach Convention Center. Picture: AFP

Trump supporters react as Fox News projects the Republican presidential nominee’s election., P) icture: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images/AFP

Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance and his wife Usha listen to Donald Trump’s address to supporters. Picture: Jim Watson/AFP

Supporters of Donald Trump celebrate outside Versailles Cuban restaurant in Miami, Florida. Picture: Silvio Campos/AFP

Usha and J.D. Vance with Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner. Picture: Jim Watson/AFP

Front page of the New York Post. Picture: Supplied

Donald Trump accepts applause at his election night watch party. Picture: AP Photo/Jeff Roberson

Supporters react as Donald Trump is elected president. Picture: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images/AFP

How the Washington Post saw it. Picture: Supplied

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