Donald Trump To Address Supporters In Florida After Key Wins In US Election

Supporters of former United States president Donald Trump congregated in Florida on the evening of the election, anticipating the Republican candidate would address them following his significant victories in the 2024 presidential race.

Naija News understands that their attire was notably formal, with men wearing suits and women donning dresses, as they mingled at the Palm Beach County Convention Center.

Among them, a fervent Trump supporter was proudly displaying their political idol’s name, prominently inscribed on a leather vest.

Regardless of their choice of attire, which ranged from formal to more casual, a common sight was the attendees sporting Donald Trump’s iconic red “Make America Great Again” baseball caps.

“I feel like Trump has won this election. This is over, and I feel like the world’s about to be much greater,” said Moses Abraham, 22-year-old who addressed journalists.

In the results reported so far, Naija News reports that Donald Trump is leading with more votes ahead of his opponent, the Democrat candidate, Kamala Harris.

Trump as of Wednesday morning, Trump is leaving the Democrat the narrowest of remaining paths to stop him from scoring a stunning political comeback.

“This is like 2016. I feel that we are on the same path to win. I feel very optimistic about tonight,” said Jo Ann Poly Calvo. “Donald Trump is the perfect fit for America.”

Florida, situated in the southeastern region of the United States, has emerged as a significant refuge for Trump amid a series of legal challenges he faces in his home state of New York.

He resides in Mar-a-Lago, a property that serves both as his home and a private club for members, located in this Republican stronghold.

At a viewing party in Palm Beach, some attendees expressed anxiety regarding the election outcome, as Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris were nearly tied in the polls, while others exhibited a more optimistic outlook.

Rocco Talarico, aged 68, donned a “MAGA” cap along with a leather vest that featured the phrases “Born to Ride” and “Donald Trump.”

He expressed his belief that the Republican candidate would emerge victorious.

“We need that because our country right now has no borders, our crime is bad, our stock market is bad, our gas and food prices are high. Kamala (Harris) did nothing for four years,” he said.

Another citizen, Mike McCormack, 50, was even more strident in his criticism of Harris as he awaited a chance to hear Trump speak amid what might be one of the most consequential US election nights in recent history.

“I don’t feel Donald Trump could be outside influenced as much, and I strongly feel that Harris is actually owned and manipulated. I have no faith in her,” he told AFP.

He also raised doubts about the integrity of the polls, something that Trump has repeatedly raised without evidence, pointing to a conspiracy by his adversaries to deny him the presidency.

“I have some confidence in this election (but) not a whole lot,” said McCormack. “There has been some funny things going on. There have been people arrested and convicted for voter fraud. So I don’t know.”