When Fox News declared Pennsylvania, the largest battleground prize, to be in his favor, followed by Wisconsin and eventually the whole election, it was the moment of truth.
Trump declared victory onstage with his wife Melania, son Barron, age 18, and his most devoted employees and fans, even though the Associated Press had not yet declared the election for him at 3 a.m. (local time).
One teenage admirer said, “It’s real,” and hurried to the front of the throng, high-fiving both friends and strangers as if it were a mosh pit.
Trump’s family, including his son-in-law Jared Kushner and daughter Ivanka, who had not attended the campaign, as well as his advisors and political allies, joined him on stage.
He expressed gratitude to his supporters and promised the country a golden period. Sen. J.D. Vance said.
