World leaders congratulate Trump
LONDON (AA) – The British prime minister on Wednesday congratulated Republican candidate Donald Trump over his “historic election victory.”
“Congratulations President-elect Trump on your historic election victory. I look forward to working with you in the years ahead,” Keir Starmer said in a statement.
He said that “as the closest of allies” the UK and the US stand shoulder to shoulder in “defense of our shared values of freedom, democracy and enterprise.”
“From growth and security to innovation and tech, I know that the UK-US special relationship will continue to prosper on both sides of the Atlantic for years to come,” Starmer added.
Addressing supporters in Florida, Trump hailed his “magnificent victory.”
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte and French President Emmanuel Macron also congratulated Trump.
“I just congratulated @realDonaldTrump on his election as President of the United States. His leadership will again be key to keeping our Alliance strong. I look forward to working with him again to advance peace through strength through #NATO,” Rutte said on X.
“Congratulations, President @realDonaldTrump. Ready to work together as we did for four years. With your convictions and mine. With respect and ambition. For more peace and prosperity,” Macron said on X, referring to Trump’s previous term as president, in 2017-2021.