Donald Trump elected 45th US President
The 70-year-old will be the 45th President of the US. Clinton immediately called Trump to concede the election defeat and congratulate him
Washington, Nov 9: Republican Donald Trump was on Wednesday elected the new US President, defeating forecasters who had predicted a Hillary Clinton win in one of the most bitterly fought Presidential battles.
Election results showed Trump's come-from-behind victories across a swath of contested states, including his must-wins in Ohio, Florida and North Carolina.
The 70-year-old will be the 45th President of the US. Clinton immediately called Trump to concede the election defeat and congratulate him.
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With this, Mike Pence, 57, will be his Vice President. Pence was a long-time member of the House of Representatives and is now the Republican governor of Indiana.
Trump's "leadership will make America great again", Pence said, at the President elect's camp headquarters.
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