Mr Trump has declared he has won a "magnificent victory for the American people" as he looks on track to return to the White House as 47th President of the United States.

Mr Trump has told his supporters that "America has given us an unprecedented and powerful mandate" after he was projected to win a number of crucial swing states ahead of Democrat candidate Kamala Harris.

The race initially appeared neck-and-neck as Americans went to the polls, but Mr Trump pulled ahead as result predictions came in from solidly red states including Florida, Texas and Alabama throughout the night.

The 78-year-old was also granted electoral votes from North Carolina, Georgia, Wisconsin and most recently Pennsylvania — with the latter going to Trump meaning Harris has no path to 270 votes.

Irish political figures and journalists have woke up on Wednesday morning with a mixed reaction to Trump’s inevitable resumption of The White House.

Irish Mirror journalist Paul Healy tweeted shortly after 7am [Irish time] that he had "tapped out at 2.30 am."

He added: "Woke up to this," alongside a shocked emoji.

My bigger fear is a simple one. Given Trump’s age, and the very real chance we’ll be told in two years he’s cognitively impaired, is that we’re watching the United States electing President Vance. #ElectionDay #Election2024

— Philip Nolan (@philipnolan1) November 6, 2024

Irish Daily Mail journalist, Philip Nolan expressed his "biggest fear" with Trump becoming the 47th President of the United States of America.

"Given Trump’s age, and the very real chance we’ll be told in two years he’s cognitively impaired, is that we’re watching the United States electing President Vance," the journalist revealed.

JD Vance was Trump’s running mate and will take up office as the Vice President of the United States alongside Trump.

Coverage

Others have commended the coverage US news sites have given to the coverage of the election, with many commending CNN in particular.

Irish Mirror political correspondent Louise Burne said: "Completely forgot how brilliant CNN’s Presidential coverage is."

Ireland AM presenter Muireann O’Connell shared a picture of Chief National Correspondent John King.

"Ahh lovely John," the Limerick woman shared.

"He’s like mass. Don’t see him for ages and then when at the lowest and in need of comfort, time for a visit."

An Taoiseach [Ireland's parliamentary leader] Simon Harris was also tuning into John’s broadcast, sharing a picture of the pair from a few weeks ago.

"It’s that time of the cycle again," the Taoiseach said, alongside the picture,

"Watching @johnkingcnn back at the magic wall on @cnnclimate.

"Lovely to meet him in person a few weeks ago in DC."

Elsewhere, former RTE journalist Caitriona Perry received praise from a fellow Irish journalist for being one of what appears to be few people getting the grammar of the night correct.

Irish Mirror’s Michael O’Toole tweeted: "Kudos to @CaitrionaPerry for actually getting it right and saying 'a historic night\ there on the BBC News.

"Every other hack seems to say “an historic night.” The f*** is wrong with them?"

Trump

Donald Trump addressed supporters at West Palm Beach, Florida early on Wednesday morning where he extended thanks and promised to "help this country heal."

Speaking at the convention center, Trump said he would fight "every single day."

The former President was joined on stage by members of his family including wife Melania — whom he paid tribute to — as well as running mate, JD Vance.

* This article was originally published on Extra.ie.