(US-Election)
Donald Trump has claimed his place as America’s 45th president after a stunning election win over Democratic rival Hillary Clinton early today that has surprised much of the world.
The billionaire businessman blasted through the Democrats’ longstanding firewall, carrying Pennsylvania and Wisconsin — states that hadn’t voted for a Republican presidential candidate since the 1980s.
And the Republicans retain control of Congress too — both the Senate and House.
The U-S Embassy in Ottawa held a viewing party last night, but wrapped up before the victor was known.
U-S ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman had said regardless of who wins, the US-Canada relationship will continue to thrive.(4)
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(US-Election-Clinton)
Hillary Clinton conceded the race in a post-midnight phone call to Donald Trump after it became clear he’d won enough states to capture the presidency.
It’s a stunning end to a campaign that, right up until Election Day, appeared poised to make her America’s first female president.
But she made no public appearance before supporters who’d gathered under the glass ceiling of New York’s Jacob Javits Convention Center. (4)
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(US-Election-Reaction)
Russian President Vladimir Putin is giving a thumbs-up to U-S President-elect Donald Trump’s victory.
In a brief statement, the Kremlin says Putin has sent Trump a congratulatory telegram, and expressed “his hope to work together for removing Russian-American relations from their crisis state.”
Putin also says he has confidence that Moscow and Washington can build a constructive dialogue.
Trump has drawn criticism for repeatedly praising Putin’s leadership and advocating a closer working relationship, despite Russia’s recent military incursions in Ukraine and Syria. (4)
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