Four years after leaving the White House, Republican Donald Trump made a dramatic political comeback by winning the U.S. presidential election on Wednesday; consequently, world leaders congratulated him on his victory.
Here are the reactions of several international leaders and others to the news that, in light of recent developments, the American people appear to have reprimanded Vice President Kamala Harris and the Democratic Party in the polls.
VOLODYMYR ZELENSKIY, PRESIDENT OF UKRAINE
“I value President Trump’s dedication to the ‘peace through strength’ strategy in international relations. Furthermore, Zelenskiy stated on X that “this is the exact principle that can practically bring just peace in Ukraine closer.”
BENJAMIN NETANYAHU, PRIME MINISTER OF ISRAEL
“Congratulations on the biggest comeback in history! Indeed, your historic return to the White House provides a new beginning for America and, furthermore, a strong reaffirmation of the great bond between Israel and America. Consequently, this is a major triumph!, on X, Netanyahu wrote, ‘In true friendship.'”
NARENDRA MODI, PRIME MINISTER OF INDIA
“My friend, you have my sincerest congrats on your historic electoral win. I’m excited to work with you again further to develop the India-US Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership as you build on the achievements of your previous term. Let’s work together to improve our people’s lives and advance world peace, stability, and prosperity,” Modi stated on X.
EMMANUEL MACRON, PRESIDENT OF FRANCE
“President Donald Trump, congrats. We were prepared to collaborate like we had done the previous four years. With my convictions and yours. with ambition and deference. For greater wealth and peace,” Macron wrote on X.
SHIGERU ISHIBA, PRIME MINISTER OF JAPAN
“I would like to offer my sincere congratulations on Mr. Trump’s victory, and also pay my respects to the democratic choice of the American people,” he said to reporters.
“I want to work closely with Mr. Trump, the incoming president, going forward to advance Japan-U.S. relations and the Japan-U.S. alliance. In the future, we will work to rapidly establish a point of contact with Mr. Trump.”
TAYYIP ERDOGAN, PRESIDENT OF TURKEY
After a fierce contest in the US presidential election, I congratulate my buddy Donald Trump on winning the presidency once more. I believe more work will be done for a more equitable world in this new age which will begin with the American people’s decision. I hope that Turkish-American ties will become stronger and that regional and international crises and wars, including the Palestine issue and the Russia-Ukraine war, will come to an end.
OLAF SCHOLZ, GERMAN CHANCELLOR
“I’d want to congratulate Donald Trump on winning the US presidency. Moreover, for many years, the United States and Germany have effectively collaborated to advance freedom and prosperity on both sides of the Atlantic. Therefore, for the welfare of our citizens, we will keep doing this,” he stated on X.”
SAUDI ARABIA
The Saudi state news agency said on X that King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia congratulated Mr. Donald J. Trump for winning the US presidential election.
KEIR STARMER, BRITISH PRIME MINISTER
“Congratulations on your historic election victory, President-elect Trump. I’m excited to collaborate with you in the upcoming years. As the closest of allies, we support one another in defending our common ideals of liberty, democracy, and business.
MARK RUTTE, SECRETARY-GENERAL OF NATO
“I just gave Donald Trump my congratulations on winning the US presidency. Once more, his leadership will be essential to maintaining the strength of our Alliance. In a post on X, he stated, “I am excited to collaborate with him once more to promote peace via strength through NATO.”
LAI CHING-TE, PRESIDENT OF TAIWAN, ON X
Sincere congrats on your win, President-elect @realDonaldTrump. The long-standing cooperation between the US and Taiwan, which is based on common values and interests, will undoubtedly remain a pillar of regional stability and bring about greater prosperity for all of us.
GIORGIA MELONI, PRIME MINISTER OF ITALY
Meloni said that the United States and Italy had a “unshakeable alliance” and gave Trump her “most sincere congratulations” in a post on X. “It is a strategic bond, which I am certain we will now strengthen even further,” she stated.
PEDRO SANCHEZ, SPANISH PRIME MINISTER
“@realDonaldTrump, congratulations on your election as the 47th President of the United States. Sanchez stated on X that “we will work on our strategic bilateral relations and on a strong transatlantic partnership.”
URSULA VON DER LEYEN, EU COMMISSION PRESIDENT
“I extend my sincere congratulations to Donald J. Trump on his election as the 47th President of the United States of America,” said Ursula Von Der Leyen, President of the European Union Commission. I’m excited to collaborate with President Trump once more to further a robust transatlantic agenda.
“Let’s collaborate to create a transatlantic alliance that keeps benefiting our people. Both sides of the Atlantic rely on the security and vibrancy of our economic partnership for billions of dollars in trade and investment, as well as millions of employment.
ABDEL FATTAH AL SISI, PRESIDENT OF EGYPT
“I congratulate Donald Trump, the president-elect, on his victory. As he works to further the interests of the American people, I wish him well and success. I’m excited for us to work together to bring about peace, uphold regional stability, and strengthen Egypt-US strategic ties.”
KING ABDULLAH II OF JORDAN
Warmest congratulations on your victory in the US presidential election, President Donald Trump. In support of regional and international peace and stability for all, I look forward to collaborating with you once more to strengthen Jordan’s strong alliance with the United States.”
LUIZ INACIO LULA DA SILVA, PRESIDENT OF BRAZIL
“My congratulations to President Donald Trump on his electoral victory and return to the presidency of the United States.”Democracy must always be respected since it represents the voice of the people. For there to be greater peace, progress, and wealth in the world, communication and cooperation are essential. I hope the new administration has prosperity and good fortune.
CYRIL RAMAPHOSA, PRESIDENT OF SOUTH AFRICA
“I look forward to continuing the close and mutually beneficial partnership between our two nations across all domains of our cooperation.”In the international arena, we anticipate serving as the G20 Presidency in 2025 and collaborating closely with the United States, which will take over as the G20 Presidency in 2026.
ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER OF AUSTRALIA
“The election of the President of the United States is always an important moment for the world, for our region and for Australia.”The stability and security of the Indo-Pacific region have long been dominated by the United States. Australia will work to improve our two countries’ cooperation in the area.”
FERDINAND MARCOS JR, PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES
“President Trump has won, and the American people triumphed, and I congratulate them for their victory in an exercise which showed the world the strength of American values.”Since I had the opportunity to meet President Trump when he was a young man, I am confident that his strong leadership will lead to a brighter future for everybody.
HUN MANET, PRIME MINISTER OF CAMBODIA
“This great victory is a true testament to the trust and confidence that the American people have in your leadership.”I have no doubt that the crucial role that the United States plays in fostering peace, security, and prosperity will be further reinforced under your astute leadership.”
DMITRY MEDVEDEV, FORMER RUSSIAN PRESIDENT
Medvedev, who is currently a senior security official, wrote on his official Telegram account, “Trump has one useful quality for us: as a businessman to the core, he mortally dislikes spending money on various hanger-on and stupid hanger-on allies, on bad charity projects, and on voracious international organisations.”
YOON SUK YEOL, PRESIDENT OF REPUBLIC OF KOREA (SOUTH KOREA)
“To @realDonaldTrump, congratulations! America and the ROK-US partnership will have a brighter future under your capable leadership. I’m excited to collaborate closely with you.
DICK SCHOOF, DUTCH PRIME MINISTER
“Congratulations on your election victory, @realDonaldTrump. In bilateral relations as well as in global arenas like NATO, the United States is a significant ally of the Netherlands. “I’m excited for our close collaboration on the common interests of the United States and the Netherlands,” he wrote on X.
JAVIER MILEI, PRESIDENT OF ARGENTINA, ON X:
“Congratulations on your impressive election win.
Make America great once more now. You are aware that Argentina will complete your assignment.
SHEHBAZ SHARIF, PRIME MINISTER OF PAKISTAN
“Congratulations on Donald Trump’s historic win for a second term as president-elect! “I am eager to collaborate closely with the incoming Administration to enhance and expand the partnership between the United States and Pakistan,” Sharif stated on X.
VIKTOR ORBAN, HUNGARIAN PRIME MINISTER
“The greatest political comeback in US history! Congratulations on your huge victory, President @realDonaldTrump. A much-needed triumph for the global community. Orban made a post on X.
MARCEL CIOLAC, PRIME MINISTER OF ROMANIA
“President @realDonald Trump deserves congratulations for this momentous victory in election! Romania is prepared to cooperate in order to strengthen our Strategic Partnership. We hope that all of our inhabitants will live in peace and prosperity under your new administration! “Looking forward to a successful partnership!” he wrote on X.
ULF KRISTERSSON, PRIME MINISTER OF SWEDEN
“I’d want to congratulate Donald Trump on for victory in the US presidential election. As friends and allies, I’m excited to collaborate with you and maintain the strong U.S.-Sweden relationship.
JONAS GAHR STOERE, PRIME MINISTER OF NORWAY
“I want to congratulate Donald Trump on winning the presidential election in the United States. Norway’s most significant ally is the United States, with whom it collaborates closely in several fields. Under Mr. Trump’s direction, I’m excited to keep working with the United States.”
NAYIB BUKELE, PRESIDENT OF EL SALVADOR
“Congratulations to @realDonaldTrump, the United States of America’s president-elect. Bukele wrote, “May God bless and guide you,” on X.
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