21 important reactions following Donald Trump’s victory

The first to react was none other than Trump himself. During his victory speech, he claimed that his movement was the greatest of all time, that his victory would help the United States recover and that he was going to fix everything.

Republican Liz Cheney, who has been a vocal critic of Trump and supported Kamala Harris’s campaign, reacted to Trump’s victory by saying that, despite Kamala Harris’s defeat, the nation’s democratic system worked and elected a new president. She added that all Americans, whether you like the results or not, are obliged to accept the election results.

Elon Musk, a Trump ally who has invested millions of dollars in this election, claimed on X that Trump has received a clear and unequivocal mandate for change.

Jeff Bezos seems clearly delighted with Donald Trump’s victory, speaking on X with a message of congratulations to the 45th and now 47th president on an outstanding political comeback and decisive victory.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky congratulated Trump on his impressive election victory, declaring that the United States would enter an era of strong leadership under President Trump’s decisive guidance.

Silent throughout the presidential race, former President George W. Bush congratulated Donald Trump, saying that the high turnout in this election is a sign of the vitality of our republic and the strength of our democratic institutions.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Trump’s landslide victory the greatest comeback in history.

Billionaire Mark Cuban, who had largely supported Democratic candidate Kamala Harris in her fight against Trump, congratulated Donald Trump and Elon Musk on their victory, which he considers fair and deserved.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau congratulated Trump on his victory, stressing that he believes the friendship between Canada and the United States is the envy of the world, saying he’s ready to work with him to make both nations prosper.

Popular podcaster Joe Rogan, who had finally thrown his support behind Trump at the last minute, released a video of Trump addressing his supporters after his victory, sharing his emotions.

Horror novelist Stephen King compared America’s divided democracy to a fragile object on display in a store.

One Tree Hill star Sophia Bush expressed her sadness after the victory, ironically congratulating those who helped increase MAGA power.

French President Emmanuel Macron congratulated Trump and expressed his willingness to work with him again, despite their differing beliefs, for peace and prosperity.

Don’t Look Up director Adam McKay puts all the blame on the Democrats and everything that’s happened within the party over the past two years. He says it’s now time to abandon the Democratic Party.

While the Russian president remains silent, Hungarian president Viktor Orbán celebrates Trump’s landslide victory, calling it the greatest comeback in US political history.

The co-host of The View spoke on the show, saying that people had exercised their right to vote and that Kamala Harris had given her all in just two months. Despite Trump’s victory, she added that she would continue to refuse to utter his name.

Christina Applegate questions who voted to put Trump back in the White House and disenfranchise women, saying she’d like to know their reasons.

Actress Jamie Lee Curtis also reacted after Trump’s victory, saying that while many will celebrate, perhaps even boast about their victory, others will be stunned and sad, feeling a deep sense of loss and fearing a return to a more restrictive, even draconian era.

Rapper Cardi B, who had supported Kamala Harris’s campaign, expressed her great sadness and particularly targeted those who voted for the controversial ex-president, contributing to his landslide victory. She clearly has a strong animosity towards these voters.

CNN commentator and former special advisor to President Barack Obama, Van Jones, says Trump’s victory announcement signals the end of an evening that is becoming a nightmare for thousands of people who woke up on election morning harboring dreams of a different future.

Maria Shriver expressed heartbreak at the election results, but still congratulated Trump and Vance on their victory, with a message of hope for moving forward together.