2024 US elections

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Donald Trump sworn in as 47th President of the United States

Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th President of the United States and delivers his inaugural address.

Biden:

‘I really thought I had the best chance of beating Trump’

US President says he believes he could have won reelection had he remained in the White House race, but acknowledges uncertainty about whether he would have completed another full term.

Congress certifies Trump’s 2024 election win

US Vice President Kamala Harris presides over certification of Trump’s victory. The certification concludes without incident.

US sanctions Iranian, Russian entities for election interference

US Treasury announces sanctions on a subordinate organization of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and a Moscow-based affiliate organization of the Russian Main Intelligence Directorate for interference in the 2024 US elections.

Report:

Biden regrets withdrawing, thinks he could've defeated Trump

White House sources quoted by The Washington Post say US President regrets withdrawing from this year’s presidential race, expressing confidence that he could have defeated Donald Trump despite polling that suggested otherwise.

Over pre-election poll

Trump files lawsuit against Des Moines Register and its pollster

US President-elect accuses the newspaper and its pollster of "brazen election interference" for publishing a poll that showed Harris with a surprising lead of three percentage points in Iowa days before the election.

One month after Election Day:

Here’s what we know about how Jews voted

While the majority voted for the Democratic candidate as the case has been for years, polls found that Kamala Harris received a smaller portion of the Jewish vote than Joe Biden did in 2020.

Trump taps Jewish astronaut and businessman to lead NASA

US President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Jared Isaacman, a businessman, pilot, and astronaut who has commanded two space missions, to serve as administrator of NASA.

Post-election:

Trump's popularity soaring

New poll: Trump's popularity continues to soar, with a 6% increase since the pre-election period; support for Biden at an unprecedented low.

White House:

Biden will attend Trump's inauguration

White House announces that President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will attend President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20.

Pam Bondi would support a tougher stance on pro-Hamas protesters

Pam Bondi, Trump’s pick for attorney general, wants FBI to question pro-Hamas protesters.

AOC hints AIPAC responsible for Democrats' defeat

AIPAC responds to squad member Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, shows her voting percentages in races where "Squad" members lost their primaries.

Next Trump nomination?

Dov Hikind thanks God for Trump victory, 'wonderful' team

Former New York State Assemblyman and founder of Americans Against Anti-Semitism Dov Hikind, whose name has been floated for Trump's Antisemitism Envoy, speaks to Arutz Sheva about the political situation in the US and how to combat rising antisemitism.

2024 US elections:

Republicans secure control of House of Representatives

The Associated Press and Fox News project that the GOP has secured the 218 House victories that make up the majority, with nine races yet to be called.

Trump officially nominates Marco Rubio as Secretary of State

President-elect Donald Trump officially announced Florida Senator Marco Rubio as his pick for Secretary of State. 'Marco is a highly respected leader and a very powerful voice for freedom.'

Trump appoints Steven Witkoff as Special Envoy to the Middle East

Witkoff, a real estate investor, was born to a Jewish family in the Bronx and raised in Baldwin Harbor, New York.

Harley Lippman:

'Trump will have Israel's back against Iran'

Harley Lippman, political analyst and foreign policy expert, tells what Israel can expect from the incoming President.

Trump taps Rep. Mike Waltz as his national security adviser

US President-elect asks Florida Congressman to be his White House national security adviser.

Pro-Israel Sec. State candidate:

Muslim Trump supporters urge Pres-elect to select Ric Grenell

Organization of Muslim supporters of Trump write to the President-Elect praising former US Amb. to Germany, an outspoken supporter of Israel, for his outreach to their community, urge his appointment as Secretary of State.

Trump confirms:

Elise Stefanik to serve as US Ambassador to the UN

The President-elect called the New York congresswoman 'an incredibly strong, tough, and smart America First fighter.' Stefanik published a statement accepting the appointment.

Former IDF soldier elected to NY State Assembly

Daniel Norber, a dual US-Israeli citizen who served in the IDF Military Police, was elected to represent Northern Hempstead in the New York State Assembly.

Will he be back?

Conflicting reports on Jared Kushner's role in the administration

While previous reports indicated that the President-Elect's son-in-law would not return to the White House, Israel Hayom reported that he has begun advising on the creation of the new administration.

Final US election results:

Trump wins 312 electoral votes, Harris 226

Arizona declared for the President-Elect, completing Trump's sweep of all 7 battleground states in last week's election. Trump also won the popular vote and will enjoy a Republican-majority Senate,

Pelosi claims:

Biden’s delay in exiting the race hurt the Democrats

Former US House of Representatives Speaker claims that if Biden had ended his reelection bid sooner, the Democratic Party could have held a competitive nominating process to choose his replacement.

The irony of Michigan

President Trump’s winning Michigan is a compelling irony in a landslide victory and a stunning rebuke to Kamala Harris and the Democratic Party. Opinion.

Trump and Biden to meet on Wednesday

As part of the process of transition of power, President-elect Trump will meet with Biden in the Oval Office on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. local time.

Trump announces:

Pro-Israel Haley, Pompeo will not be part of the administration

US President-elect announces he will not be offering roles to former US Ambassador to the UN and former Secretary of State.

Iranian plot

Three people charged over plot to assassinate Trump

US Justice Department announces federal charges against three people in thwarted Iranian plot to kill president-elect Donald Trump before the election.

First appointment:

Trump names Susie Wiles as his White House Chief of Staff

President-elect Donald Trump announces that his campaign manager Susie Wiles will serve as his White House chief of staff when he assumes office in January. She will be the first woman to hold the role.

'A brave man'

Putin congratulates Trump on election victory

In first public comments on US election, Russian President congratulates Trump on his victory and commends Trump’s courage during the assassination attempt against him last July.

Michigan: Jewish Democrat wins swing district Senate race

Elissa Slotkin, centrist Jewish Democrat, wins tight Michigan Senate race.

President Herzog calls, congratulates Donald Trump

Israeli President and US President-Elect speak 2 days after Trump's reelection and discuss the need to return the hostages. In their call, President Trump stressed his love and support for the State of Israel.

Biden's 1st speech after election:

'On January 20, we'll have a peaceful transfer of power'

Outgoing US President in first remarks since this week's election says America's electoral system is honest, fair, and transparent.'

Fmr. Ambassador's advisor:

Four years will not be enough

Former senior advisor to Ambassador David Friedman says: 'Trump and Vance are going to build an American policy and put the good guys in the region back in the American sphere of influence.'

Marc Zell:

We'll have a different Middle East now that Trump is president

Marc Zell, chairman of Republicans Overseas, says president-elect Donald Trump brings good news for expats, and will force Iran to rethink its course. 'G-d willing, they'll take a different tune.'

Rabbi Tuly Weisz:

Victory for traditional Jews, rejection of the progressives

Rabbi Pesach Wolicki interviews Rabbi Tuly Weisz about his effort to recruit 90 Orthodox rabbis who endorsed President Trump before the election

MK Ohad Tal:

Unbelievable victory - good for America, Israel & the world

MK Ohad Tal speaks with the special Arutz Sheva and Israel365, discussing the firing of Israel's Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, the re-election of former US President Donald Trump and Biden administration's last months in office, and what all three might mean for Israel's future. Watch.

DOJ to wind down cases against Trump ahead of inauguration

Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigations against President-Elect on accusations of attempting to overturn 2020 election, mishandling of classified documents to be closed following Trump's victory.

Sheldon Schorer:

'Trump may put pressure on Israel'

Former chair of the Democratic party in Israel, Sheldon Schorer, tells Arutz Sheva his take on the elections. 'Trump won by telling people they're unhappy. They weren't but they bought it...Now he is my president as well and I hope that he will act properly.'

Political analyst:

President Biden really stepped up to save Israel

Political analyst, Mitchell Barak, says that despite previous US Jewry's ties with Israel, after 10/7 Israel found that Diaspora Jewry has its back; in financial support, shipping equipment for IDF, and others.

'Keep your promise'

The hostage's father's request from Trump

Tzvika Mor, whose son Eitan is being held hostage by Hamas, sent a letter to the President-Elect stating: 'The time has come for Israel to make the rules of the deal with Hamas from a position of strength and power that will ensure that our hostages will be the last in our history.'

Israeli journalist reveals:

Trump sued me for millions and lost

Rina Matsliah recounted the time that the current President-Elect of the United States sued her for ten million dollars. 'You should know that Donald Trump lost to me. I beat him. He didn't get a penny.'

Haredi vote tip the scales?

Distribution of the Jewish voting map in Pennsylvania

Historic change! Haredi consultant claims Trump skewed traditional voting patterns of the Jewish community, which historically leaned toward Democrats.

Thomas Friedman:

'Harris lost because of woke anti-Israel progressiveness'

Friedman says that Netanyahu called Trump so quickly because he fears the President-Elect.

'Confident he will facilitate peace'

Ukrainian Jewish communities congratulate Trump

Rabbi Mayer Stambler, Chairman of the Jewish Communities of Ukraine, issues statement congratulating US President-elect Donald Trump: The Biblical values he champions will undoubtedly guide the world toward a better future.

Harris after election loss:

'We must accept the results of this election'

US Vice President addresses the nation after election loss: I told Trump that we will help him and his team with their transition, and that we will engage in a peaceful transfer of power. A fundamental principle of American democracy is that when we lose an election, we accept the results.

Josh Hammer:

'The American people voted to end the madness'

Josh Hammer, senior editor-at-large at Newsweek, says elections are a thorough repudiation of the failed policies of the Biden-Harris administration. People voted to end the madness and restore a semblance of normalcy and sanity.

'Greatest comeback in history'

Trump elected to be 47th President of the US

Live updates: Americans cast their votes in the 2024 presidential elections, choosing between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. According to AP and NYT, Trump has won 292 electoral votes, more than the 270 required to win.

Families of American hostages implore Trump to work to free them

The families of the seven American citizens still held captive by Hamas in Gaza released a statement calling on the President-Elect to work with the outgoing administration to secure the immediate release of the hostages.

Lee Smith:

'Trump's election robs Iran of its strategic depth'

Author and journalist Lee Smith speaks about Trump's victory and return to the White House, says Obama must be told to leave Washington like other former presidents to remove his negative influence.

Psagot Winery launches 'Trump' wine, toasts his victory

Binyamin Regional Council head Yisrael Ganz participates in festive launch of the 'Trump 'wine and celebration of his reelection.

MK Rothman says prayer for Donald Trump's success

MK Simcha Rothman, opened Constitution Committee session with wishes and congratulations to Donald Trump, on winning the 2024 US presidential elections.

Six yarmulke wearing Jews elected to the NY State legislature.

A record number of six observant, yarmulke wearing Jews, were elected to the New York State legislature.

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Huge billboard congratulating Trump in Tel Aviv

Billboard congratulates President-Elect Trump on his election victory, calls on him to "make Israel great."

Israeli minister congratulates First Lady on presidential victory

Israel's Social Equality & Women's Advancement Minister, May Golan, congratulates Melania Trump on the presidential victory, 'I eagerly anticipate our joint efforts on behalf of women in both our nations.'

Danon:

'Confident Trump will continue to stand with Israel at UN'

Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon congratulates US President-Elect, says 'Israel and the US share the same values, same future, same enemies.'

WJC congratulates Trump, stresses need to safeguard Jews

World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder congratulated US President-Elect Donald Trump on his reelection and stressed the importance of protecting American Jewish communities under the incoming administration.

On the Knesset stage

Minister Ben-Gvir celebrates Trump's victory

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir stood at the podium in the Knesset Plenum, congratulated President-Elect Trump, and called for sovereignty in Judea and Samaria and the death penalty for terrorists.

36-year low in Jewish support for Democratic candidate

While a majority of Jewish voters voted for Democratic candidate Kamala Harris, it was only 66%, the lowest since 1988. In New York, the Vice President won only 55% of the Jewish vote.

Netanyahu on Trump victory:

Powerful recommitment to the great alliance

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Issac Herzog congratulated US President-Elect Donald Trump on his apparent victory in the elections. Herzog: 'I look forward to working with you to strengthen the ironclad bond between our peoples.'