Donald Trump made history by clinching his second term as President, becoming the 47th leader of the United States. After a tight race, Trump secured 277 out of the 538 electoral votes, crossing the necessary 270-vote threshold to win. His Democratic opponent, Kamala Harris, received 226 votes, marking an intense finish in one of the most closely watched elections globally.
The polls closed at 11 a.m. as per Pakistani time and results quickly unfolded, highlighting key wins for Trump in states like Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia, and South Carolina. Meanwhile, Harris held her ground in Vermont, Massachusetts, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., but ultimately fell short of the winning count. Swing states were crucial in deciding the outcome, with Arizona, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Georgia tipping the scale in Trump’s favor, securing his victory.
On the legislative front, Republicans maintained a strong showing in the House of Representatives with 196 seats, while Democrats secured 176. In the Senate race, Republicans took 51 seats, surpassing the Democrats’ 43, further boosting their influence in Congress. The election also saw 11 states choosing new governors and 34 Senate seats up for grabs, reflecting a widespread political shift across the U.S.
In a proud moment for the Pakistani-American community, Salman Bhojani, originally from Karachi, was re-elected unopposed as a Texas State Assembly member, marking his second consecutive term. His win highlights the growing influence of Pakistani Americans in U.S. politics, adding another layer of diversity to American representation.
Trump’s victory and Bhojani’s win add to the night’s significant outcomes, signaling shifts in both U.S. leadership and representation.
