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DONALD TRUMP sent shockwaves around the world today after delivering his own “Brexit for America” in a historic victory over Hillary Clinton to become the 45th US President. In his first address as President-elect after a bitter campaign, Trump struck a unifying tone in front of crowds cheering “USA, USA”. He said it was “time for America to bind the wounds of division”.
 
Trump promised a ‘project of renewal’ for America, saying everyone would be able to live up to their potential
In an impassioned speech that continued his theme of reaching out to disillusioned Americans, Trump told a packed-out crowd in Manhattan : “The forgotten men and women of our country will be forgotten no longer”. He added: “I pledge to every citizen of our land that I will be president for all Americans, and this is so important for me”. His voice cracking, he continued: “It’s time for us to come together as one united people. I pledge to every citizen that I will be president for all.” Trump also thanked the secret service and NYC law enforcement, and added: “It’s been what they call a historic campaign. “But to be really historic, you have to do a great job. And I promise you that we will not let you down. We will do a great job. “While the campaign is over, our work on this movement is really only just beginning. “We’re going to be doing a job that hopefully you’ll be so proud of your president. It’s been an amazing honour.”
 
Trump, who has been accused of sexism and racism throughout a bitter campaign, has promised to be "a President for all" Trump added: "And I love this country. Thank you. Thank you very much." Giving his iconic thumbs up to the delighted crowds, Trump said: "Every single American will have the ability to realise his or her potential." As supporters of Clinton wept at her “celebration party” in New York, it became clear Trump had pulled off one of the most stunning electoral upsets in history. Clinton, who was fawned over by an army of high-profile celebrity supporters, was left to concede to her opponent over the phone in an abject humiliation from which she will almost certainly never recover. Trump said: "She congratulated us, it’s about us, on our victory, and I congratulated her and her family on a very very hard fought campaign. "She fought it very well. Hillary has worked very long and very hard over a long period of time, and we owe her a major debt of gratitude to our country." In a night of high drama, his promise to "Make America Great Again" paid off as millions of voters who Hillary Clinton dismissed as a "basket of deplorables" went to polling stations in their droves to paint the map of the US Republican red. Trump won the election with 276 electoral college votes against Clinton's 218 with the results still being counted. The President-elect's figure raised to 289 and Clinton's remained at 218 after the results for Arizona came in.
 
After the results for Arizona were read out, Trump's overall number of votes rose to 289 with Clinton lagging far behind UK Prime Minister Theresa May has congratulated Trump "following a hard-fought campaign" and said Britain "will remain close partners" with the US. In a statement she said: "Britain and the United States have an enduring and special relationship based on the values of freedom, democracy and enterprise. "We are, and will remain, strong and close partners on trade, security and defence. "I look forward to working with President-elect Donald Trump, building on these ties to ensure the security and prosperity of our nations in the years ahead." Nigel Farage couldn’t contain his delight as the billionaire tycoon blazed a trail to the White House this morning. He said Trump’s near-certain victory will be “bigger than Brexit”. Russia's strongman President Vladimir Putin, who Trump has expressed admiration for in the past, was the first world leader to congratulate the controversial Republican. Trump said of Putin in July 2015: "I think I'd get along very well with Vladimir Putin. I just think so." In a statement today Putin spoke about "building a constructive dialogue between Moscow and Washington, based on principles of equality, mutual respect and each other’s positions, meets the interests of the peoples of our countries and of the entire international community." Donald Trump most powerful man in the world today.