Donald Trump has won a historic second term as president, defeating Kamala Harris.
Here’s how some leaders have been reacting:
French President Emmanuel Macron says he’s “ready to work together” with Trump for a second time.
Meanwhile, Ukraine’s President Volodymr Zelenksy congratulates Trump and praises his commitment to “peace through strength” – which he says will “bring a just peace in Ukraine closer”
Mark Rutte, NATO’s secretary general, echoes Zelensky’s sentiment and says Trump’s leadership will be “key” amid “a growing number of challenges globally”
Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni praises her country’s “unshakeable alliance” with the US and says it’s a bond that will “strengthen even further” with Trump
Petr Fiala, the Czech prime minister, says he wants “to ensure that the relations between our countries remain at the highest level … and that we continue to develop them for the benefit of our citizens”
Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum says Trump’s victory is “no cause for concern” for her country.
“We are a free, independent, sovereign country and there will be good relations with the United States,” she tells the press.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz congratulates Trump, and says his country will work with the Republican for “prosperity and freedom”.
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen writes: “I warmly congratulate Donald J. Trump.”
“The future of the [South Korea]-U.S. alliance and America will shine brighter,” South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol posts online.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has congratulated Donald Trump on his election victory.
He writes on X:
The friendship between Canada and the US is the envy of the world. I know President Trump and I will work together to create more opportunity, prosperity, and security for both of our nations.”
And Indian PM Narendra Modi calls Trump’s win a “historic election victory”, adding that he looks “forward to renewing our collaboration”.
