Donald Trump is projected to have won the United States presidency

Donald Trump is projected to have won the United States presidency.

The 78-year-old businessman turned politician is expected to have claimed Wisconsin to earn 276 electoral college votes, which is more than the 270 needed to win the election overall.

Trump declared victory in a speech at his watch party in Florida, saying: "I want to thank the American people for the extraordinary honour of being elected your 47th president and your 45th president."

The former president - who was the 45th man in the White House - is projected to be returning for another term, as reported by CBS.

He added: "This is a magnificent victory for the American people, that will allow us to make America great again."

Trump also vowed to "help our country heal", insisting he would fix the borders.

During his speech, he described X owner Elon Musk as a "new star" of the Republican Party.

UFC boss Dana White appeared on stage, and insisted Trump "deserves" his victory over Democrat candidate Kamala Harris.

He said: "He keeps going forward. Never quits."

Politicians around the world have spoken out to congratulate Trump on hist victory, including the UK's Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

He said: "I look forward to working with you in the years ahead.

“As the closest of allies, we stand shoulder to shoulder in defence of our shared values of freedom, democracy and enterprise."