Photos show Americans’ mixed reactions to Donald Trump’s sweeping victory in the 2024 election

• Donald Trump defeated Kamala Harris in the 2024 election.
• Photos from watch parties across the US showed mixed reactions.
• Harris watch parties turned somber, while Trump watch parties became jubilant.

Former President Donald Trump is headed back to the White House for a second, non-consecutive term after defeating Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election.

Trump flipped several key battleground states won by President Joe Biden in 2020 to secure his victory, breaching the “blue wall” and winning the popular vote.

Throughout election night, the mood shifted dramatically at watch parties hosted by Democratic and Republican groups. Photos show the mixed reactions displayed by Americans across the country.