World leaders quickly extended their congratulations to Donald Trump on Wednesday after he was projected to defeat Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, marking a remarkable political comeback after his first term in office from 2017 to 2021.
Among the first to offer their congratulations via social media platform X were leaders from Britain, France, Ukraine, Israel, India, and several other nations.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called Trump’s victory “historic,” expressing his eagerness to work closely with the former president. “As the closest of allies, we stand shoulder to shoulder in defense of our shared values of freedom, democracy, and enterprise,” Starmer wrote.
French President Emmanuel Macron echoed this sentiment, stating, “Ready to work together just as we knew how to do during four years. With your convictions and with mine. With respect and ambition. For more peace and prosperity.” German Chancellor Olaf Scholz also expressed a commitment to working with Trump for global prosperity and freedom.
Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni congratulated Trump, emphasizing the “unshakeable alliance” between the U.S. and Italy. “I am certain we will now strengthen even further our strategic bond,” she said.
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy praised Trump’s “commitment to the ‘peace through strength’ approach,” a principle that he believes could bring peace closer in Ukraine amid its ongoing conflict with Russia.
On the other hand, the Kremlin’s response was more cautious. Spokesman Dmitry Peskov acknowledged Trump’s statements on the Ukraine conflict but said only time would tell whether his rhetoric would translate into concrete action. He also reiterated that the U.S. remained a hostile nation.
Other European leaders joined in their congratulations. European Council President Charles Michel expressed the EU’s desire to continue its constructive cooperation with the U.S., while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed Trump’s victory as “history’s greatest comeback,” calling it a “new beginning for America” and a renewed commitment to the strong alliance between the two nations.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog similarly congratulated Trump, praising him as a “true and dear friend of Israel” and a “champion of peace and cooperation in our region.”
Several Middle Eastern leaders also weighed in, with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressing hope for stronger U.S.-Turkey relations under Trump, especially in regard to regional crises such as the Russia-Ukraine war and the Palestinian issue. Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, as well as Egypt’s President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, extended their well-wishes, with Saudi Arabia emphasizing the desire to “strengthen and develop” relations between the two nations.
Other international leaders such as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, and Poland’s President Andrzej Duda also congratulated Trump, with Modi noting that he looked forward to “renewing collaboration” between the two nations.
In the Asia-Pacific region, Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressed hope to “take the Japan-U.S. alliance to new heights,” while South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol welcomed the prospect of a stronger future under Trump’s leadership.
However, China took a more neutral stance, with a spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry saying Beijing hopes for “peaceful coexistence” with the U.S., without specifically addressing Trump.
In his victory speech, Trump declared that America had given him an “unprecedented and powerful mandate.” He also acknowledged his strong support from prominent figures such as Elon Musk, who praised Trump’s vision for the future of America.
As the results continue to unfold, world leaders seem eager to engage with a re-elected Trump, while anticipating the direction he will take in both foreign policy and domestic governance.
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