President-elect Donald Trump has promised that his upcoming presidency will mark “the golden age of America.” Speaking to a full crowd at the West Palm Beach Convention Center, Trump attributed his victory to divine providence. “God spared my life for a reason,” he remarked, following Newsmax’s projection of his win over Democrat Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election. He emphasized the unprecedented nature of his triumph: “It’s a political victory that our country has never seen before, nothing like this.”

Trump expressed his gratitude to Americans for entrusting him once again, both as the 45th and now the 47th president. “So I want to thank the American people for the extraordinary honor of being elected your 47th president, and your 45th president. Every citizen, I will fight for you, for your family and your future every single day,” he vowed. His commitment, he said, is unwavering, promising, “I will not rest until we have delivered the strong, safe, and prosperous America that our children deserve and that you deserve. This will truly be the golden age of America – that’s what we have to do. This is a magnificent victory for the American people that will allow us to make America great again.”

Arriving on stage at 2:26 a.m. ET to the song “God Bless the USA” by Lee Greenwood, Trump was met with chants of “USA, USA, USA” from an enthusiastic audience. He then appealed to Americans nationwide, calling for unity in what he described as a noble cause. “I ask every citizen all across our land to join me in this noble and righteous endeavor,” he said, urging a move beyond past divisions. “It’s time to put the divisions of the past four years behind us. It’s time to unite, and we’re going to try, we’re going to try, we have to try. And it’s going to happen. Success will bring us together. I’ve seen that. I’ve seen that. I saw that in the first term when we became more and more successful.”

Trump also commended Vice President-elect J.D. Vance, describing him as a “feisty guy.” Recalling how he urged Vance to confront adversarial media networks, he joked, “You know the enemy camp is certain networks. A lot of people are like ‘sir, do I have to do that?’ He just goes ‘OK, which one? CNN? MSNBC?’ He’s like the only guy who really looks forward to it, and then just goes in and absolutely obliterates them.”

Newsmax called the election for Trump at 1:23 a.m. ET, ahead of other major news outlets, after projecting a Trump victory in Pennsylvania. This state gave Trump the necessary 270 electoral votes to secure his position as the 47th President of the United States. Other networks soon followed suit, with Fox News declaring Trump the winner about 30 minutes later.

Once a core part of the Democratic “blue wall” alongside Michigan and Wisconsin, Pennsylvania had supported Trump in 2016 but reverted to the Democrats in 2020. This time, Trump managed to reclaim Pennsylvania and Georgia, while also retaining North Carolina, which was highly competitive.

Calling for unity, Trump urged Americans to move beyond recent divisions. “It’s time to put the divisions of the past four years behind us,” he repeated. “It’s time to unite.” He further stressed the importance of prioritizing the nation’s well-being: “We have to put our country first for at least a period of time. We have to fix it.”

Many of Trump’s close friends, family members, and political allies joined him on stage in West Palm Beach, Florida. First Lady Melania Trump stood beside him, along with Barron, their youngest son. His older children—Don Jr., Eric, Ivanka, and Tiffany—were also there to show their support. Notable political figures, including key campaign strategists Susie Wiles and Chris LaCivita, joined Trump on stage as well, alongside allies like House Speaker Mike Johnson.

Among the attendees were celebrities who came to show their support. Dana White, the CEO of UFC, shared the stage with Trump, while golfer Bryson DeChambeau and billionaire Elon Musk were also highlighted. “We have a new star. A star is born: Elon,” Trump declared, acknowledging Musk’s support.

In his speech, Trump celebrated the GOP’s gains in down-ballot races. “The number of victories in the Senate was absolutely incredible,” he said, pointing out that Republicans had secured 51 seats, with more results pending in Montana, Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Nevada. He anticipated further victories, remarking on the party’s potential to expand its majority. Trump also predicted that Republicans would retain control of the House, praising Speaker Mike Johnson, even as dozens of House races across the country remained undecided.

Trump assured supporters of his dedication to their interests, promising, “Every single day, I will be fighting for you with every breath in my body,” and reiterated his vision of a “strong, safe, and prosperous America.”

The atmosphere at Trump’s election night watch party was electric as supporters celebrated each new result, sharing hugs, making calls, and tossing MAGA hats into the air.