In a dramatic turn of events early Wednesday, Fox News became the first and only major network to declare Donald Trump the winner of the 2024 United States presidential election.
The network made the call after projecting Trump’s victories in key battleground states, including Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, which played a crucial role in securing his path to a second term.
“Donald Trump elected as the next president of the United States,” boldly flashed on the front page of Fox News’ website, marking the announcement that could shape the course of the election results in the coming hours.
Trump’s decisive victory in Pennsylvania, a major battleground state, was pivotal in pushing him closer to reclaiming the White House. U.S. networks, including Fox, had projected early Wednesday that Trump would secure the state’s electoral votes, significantly narrowing the race for his challenger.
Pennsylvania, once again, proved to be a critical factor in the election, confirming its importance in presidential races and bolstering Trump’s momentum.
Fox News’ solo call of the election is notable, as other major news networks have yet to officially make a declaration. The projection by Fox set the tone for the day’s political coverage and is likely to fuel further debates over the election’s outcome as the final votes continue to be counted.
With Pennsylvania in his column, Trump’s chances of winning a second term are steadily increasing, and the focus now turns to other undecided states that could solidify his victory or prolong the uncertainty surrounding the election results. As of now, Trump remains on track to secure a commanding lead in the race for the White House.
