Americans have vowed to move to Australia to “escape” after Donald Trump declared victory in the US presidential election.
Shortly after the Republican leader declared himself the next president on Wednesday night (AEDT), American supporters of Democratic leader Kamala Harris took to X, formerly Twitter, to reveal their plans to leave their homeland.
‘If anyone has a ‘concept of a plan’ to move to Australia, I’m here waiting!’ one wrote.
Another added: ‘I’m so sick of this country. I’m moving to Australia.
A third wrote: ‘Now boarding a ship to Australia to leave the United States forever, who is boarding?’ another wrote.
Australians also chimed in with jokes that Americans could apply for “refugee” status.
“Any American citizen who wants to escape Trump and his group of criminals is welcome in Australia,” said one.
A second added: “Australia is willing to accept refugees from the United States,” wrote another.
A third tried to help by Googling the shortest distance between the United States and Australia.
Many Americans have vowed to move to Australia to “escape” following the victory of Donald Trump (pictured with his wife, Melania) in the US presidential election.
American supporters of Democratic leader Kamala Harris joked about moving to Australia (pictured, audience of the election live broadcast in Sydney)
Several Democratic supporters became angry in Sydney on Wednesday night while watching a live broadcast of the election (pictured, audience of live broadcast of the election in Sydney)
‘For all my American friends who may no longer feel safe where they live. “Australia is a good option to go this far.”
Australian presenter and comedian Dan Ilic also poked fun at the situation, writing: “That’s it… I’m moving to Australia.”
Several Democratic supporters were similarly upset in Sydney on Wednesday while watching a live broadcast of the election.
Worried pub-goers watched the results come in, some shedding tears as Trump gained ground in the polls.
Former President Donald Trump took the stage and declared victory in the early hours of Wednesday morning local time, cementing an extraordinary political comeback.
Minutes earlier, news organizations called him into the 2024 presidential race on a stunning night for Republicans and a devastating night for Kamala Harris.
“Tonight we made history for a reason, and the reason is that we overcame obstacles that no one thought possible,” he said. “And now it is clear that we have achieved the most incredible political achievement.”
The moment of truth came when Fox News called Pennsylvania, the biggest of the battleground prizes, followed by Wisconsin and then the entire race in its favor.
The Associated Press had not yet called the election for Trump at 3 a.m. local time, but he still claimed victory on stage alongside his wife Melania, his 18-year-old son Barron, and his staff and supporters. more loyal.
“It’s real,” shouted a young fan who ran to the front of the crowd like it was a mosh pit, high-fiving friends and strangers.
Trump was joined on stage by family members, including his daughter Ivanka and son-in-law Jared Kushner, who had been absent from the campaign, aides and political supporters.
He thanked his followers and promised a golden era for the nation.
As he invited his running mate to the microphone, Senator JD Vance said the result marked a notable change in political fortunes.
Trump declared himself the winner of the 2024 presidential election on Wednesday night, AEDT (pictured, audience at a live broadcast of the election in Sydney)
Pub-goers in Sydney watched the results roll in, some shedding tears as Trump gained ground in the polls (pictured, audience for a live broadcast of the election at Sydney’s Kent Street Hotel).
In his victory speech, Trump said: “Tonight we made history for a reason, and the reason is that we overcame obstacles that no one thought possible” (pictured, a Trump supporter in Sydney).
“I thank you for the trust you placed in me,” he said, “and I believe we have just witnessed the greatest political comeback in the history of the United States of America.”
He was surrounded by fans, friends and family at his Florida home as he regained his crown.
He led them to the stage of the Palm Beach County Convention Center, where he gave his victory speech in front of hundreds more supporters who had waited hours to see him.
“Most of all, I want to thank the millions of hard-working Americans across the country who have always been the heart and soul of this great movement,” he said.
“We’ve been through a lot together, and today you showed up in record numbers to achieve a victory like really… probably… like no other.” “This was something special.”
Trump used his speech to promise a positive vision.
“Together we will unlock America’s glorious destiny and achieve the most incredible future for our people.”
‘It is time to leave behind the divisions of the last four years, it is time to unite. And we’re going to try, we have to try, and we will succeed in uniting…Success will unite us, and we will begin by putting America first.”
Hours before the polls closed, Trump claimed on his Truth Social site without evidence that there was “a lot of talk about massive DECEPTION” in Philadelphia, a Democratic stronghold.
He echoed his claims of 2020 voter fraud in Democratic-controlled cities.
And it raised concerns that he and his team could be preparing for a repeat of the legal and political challenges that ended with hundreds of his supporters storming the US Capitol.
“If I lose an election, if it’s a fair election, I’ll be the first to admit it,” Trump told reporters after voting Tuesday.
Roger Stone, a longtime Republican provocateur and Trump ally, said he was on the path to an extraordinary comeback, fueled by four criminal indictments.
‘It’s a story of perseverance. “It’s a story of resilience and determination,” he told the Daily Mail. “I mean, just grinding it out.”
Meanwhile, Kamala Harris’ victory party was completely deserted at midnight.
As of 3:45 a.m. Wednesday in Washington, Harris’ camp had not reacted to the results as the Associated Press waited to make the final call (pictured, audience for a live broadcast of the election in Sydney).
Trump told supporters on Wednesday: “Together we are going to unlock America’s glorious destiny and achieve the most incredible future for our people” (pictured, audience at a live broadcast of the election in Sydney)
Australians joked that they would accept Americans as “refugees” (pictured, audience at a live broadcast of the election in Sydney)
Supporters react to the election results during an election night event for US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris at Howard University in Washington, DC.
The campaign first told staff to go home and then Harris’ top adviser, Cedric Richmond, came out and confirmed that the vice president would not speak.
As of 3:45 a.m. Wednesday in Washington, Harris’ camp had not reacted to the results as the Associated Press waited to make the final decision.
The reaction was immediate from the television network experts, who described it as a “beating” to the Democrats.
