Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was one of the first world leaders to congratulate former President Donald Trump on his political comeback victory. Trump’s historic return to the White House was celebrated as a new beginning for America and a recommitment to the strong alliance between Israel and the United States. The victory was seen as a major win by Netanyahu, who is currently facing challenges with Iran and its proxies on multiple fronts. Other world leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, El Salvador President Nayib Bukele, and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, also chimed in to congratulate Trump on his victory, emphasizing the importance of continuing strong partnerships with the United States.
The announcement of Trump’s victory was made by Fox News in the early hours of Wednesday morning, projecting him as the winner of the presidential election. The victory was deemed as a major political comeback by many world leaders who expressed their support and readiness to work with the newly elected President. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, a proponent of strict border control, congratulated Trump on his “enormous win” and hailed it as a much-needed victory for the world. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer highlighted the close alliance between the U.S. and the United Kingdom, stating that the special relationship between the two countries will continue to prosper in the years ahead.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who is also facing an existential war in his country, extended his congratulations to President Trump on his impressive election victory. Zelenskyy recalled a meeting with Trump where they discussed the strategic partnership between Ukraine and the United States, as well as ways to address Russian aggression against Ukraine. He appreciated Trump’s commitment to the ‘peace through strength’ approach in global affairs and expressed hope for continued strong bipartisan support for Ukraine in the U.S. El Salvador President Nayib Bukele and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz also congratulated Trump on his election, emphasizing the importance of maintaining strong partnerships and alliances with the United States.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese also congratulated President Donald Trump on his victory, highlighting the strong friendship and alliance between Australia and the United States. Albanese expressed optimism about the future of the partnership between the two nations, ensuring that it remains strong and beneficial for both countries. The global response to Trump’s election victory showcased a mix of support, congratulations, and hopes for continued collaboration and prosperity between the United States and its international allies. Trump’s win was celebrated as a significant political comeback that would shape the future of alliances and partnerships on the world stage.
