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2024 US elections

2024 US elections

News and updates about 2024 US elections

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.

Here’s what we know about how Jews voted

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.

Trump taps Jewish astronaut and businessman to lead 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.

Trump's popularity soaring

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.

Biden will attend Trump's inauguration

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.

Pam Bondi would support a tougher stance on 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.

AOC hints AIPAC responsible for Democrats' defeat

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.

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

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.

Republicans secure control of House of Representatives

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 officially nominates Marco Rubio as Secretary of State

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.

Trump appoints Steven Witkoff as Special Envoy to the Middle East

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 will have Israel's back against Iran'

Trump taps Rep. Mike Waltz as his national security adviser

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

Trump taps Rep. Mike Waltz as his 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.

Muslim Trump supporters urge Pres-elect to select Ric Grenell

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.

Elise Stefanik to serve as US Ambassador to the UN

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.

Former IDF soldier elected to NY 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.

Conflicting reports on Jared Kushner's role in the 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,

Trump wins 312 electoral votes, Harris 226

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.

Biden’s delay in exiting the race hurt the Democrats

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.

The irony of Michigan

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 and Biden to meet on Wednesday

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.

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

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.

Three people charged over plot to assassinate Trump

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.

Trump names Susie Wiles as his White House Chief of Staff

'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.

Putin congratulates Trump on election victory

Michigan: Jewish Democrat wins swing district Senate race

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

Michigan: Jewish Democrat wins swing district 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.

President Herzog calls, congratulates Donald Trump

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.'

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

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.'

Four years will not be enough

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.'

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

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

Victory for traditional Jews, rejection of the progressives

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.

Unbelievable victory - good for America, Israel & the world

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.

DOJ to wind down cases against Trump ahead of inauguration

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.'

'Trump may put pressure on Israel'

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.

President Biden really stepped up to save Israel

'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.'

The hostage's father's request from Trump

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.'

Trump sued me for millions and lost

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.

Distribution of the Jewish voting map in Pennsylvania

Thomas Friedman:

'Harris lost because of woke anti-Israel progressiveness'

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

'Harris lost because of woke anti-Israel progressiveness'

'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.

Ukrainian Jewish communities congratulate Trump

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.

'We must accept the results of this election'

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.

'The American people voted to end the madness'

'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.

Trump elected to be 47th President of the US

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.

Families of American hostages implore Trump to work to free them

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.

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

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.

Psagot Winery launches 'Trump' wine, toasts his victory

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.

MK Rothman says prayer for Donald Trump's success

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.

Six yarmulke wearing Jews elected to the NY 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."

Huge billboard congratulating Trump in Tel Aviv

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.'

Israeli minister congratulates First Lady on presidential victory

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.'

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

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.

WJC congratulates Trump, stresses need to safeguard Jews

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.

Minister Ben-Gvir celebrates Trump's victory

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.

36-year low in Jewish support for Democratic candidate

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.'

Powerful recommitment to the great alliance

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Israeli journalists celebrate Trump's victory

The Channel 14 panel broke into song while panelist Shimon Riklin recited the "Shehecheyanu" blessing, which is recited upon new and joyous events.

Israeli journalists celebrate Trump's victory

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Trump: 'We're going to help our country heal'

Donald Trump addressed his campaign's watch party after a clear path was set for him to win the election.

Trump: 'We're going to help our country heal'

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Fox News declares Trump winner of the 2024 elections

Fox News has called Pennsylvania for Donald Trump setting a clear path for the former president.

Fox News declares Trump winner of the 2024 elections

Ben Shapiro:

Turning point was Trump's visit to Rebbe's grave

American conservative political commentator says that the turning point of the election was when he accompanied former President Trump at the grave of the Lubavitch Rebbe.

Turning point was Trump's visit to Rebbe's grave

Pro-Israel Rep. Ritchie Torres wins reelection

Democrat Ritchie Torres wins more than 77% of the votes, defeating Republican Gonzalo Duran and independent Jose Vega.

Pro-Israel Rep. Ritchie Torres wins reelection

Elizabeth Warren wins reelection in Massachusetts

Sen. Elizabeth Warren secures 66.7% of the votes, compared to 33.3% for her Republican rival John Deaton.

Elizabeth Warren wins reelection in Massachusetts