Greetings range from effusive celebrations to formal messages expressing good wishes to work together with the future Trump administration.
Venezuelan opposition celebrates victory
The elected president of Venezuela, Edmundo González, congratulated Donald Trump on his victory this Wednesday and advocated strengthening relations between both countries.
“I congratulate the President-Elect of the United States, Donald J. Trump, for his victory in this democratic day,” González Urrutia said on his social networks.
González Urrutia, who lives in exile after the Nicolás Maduro regime did not accept the electoral result in Venezuela on July 28, assured: “from the same responsibility as president-elect, I wish for the strengthening of our relations always in benefit of our people.”
Trump, who was an ally of the Venezuelan opposition during his first term (2017-2021) in the United States, will be president again after obtaining more than the 270 votes necessary to defeat Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris.
During his first term, he maintained a harsh line of economic sanctions on Venezuela and recognized the then opposition leader, Juan Guaidó, as interim president, to try to force Maduro’s departure, without success.
Joe Biden’s government has not expressly recognized González Urrutia as president of Venezuela, but has said that the opponent won the elections.
Lula and Bolsonaro send messages
The president of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, congratulated Donald Trump on Wednesday for his victory in the United States presidential elections.
“My congratulations to President Donald Trump for the electoral victory and return to the presidency of the United States,” Lula wrote on his X account. “Democracy is the voice of the people and must always be respected,” he added.
“The world needs dialogue and joint work so that we have more peace, development and prosperity,” said the left-wing Brazilian president, who also wished “luck and success” to the Republican Trump in his future government.
For his part, former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro, Trump’s political ally, celebrated his “friend’s” triumph in X and described it as the “resurgence of a true warrior.”
In a lengthy message on the social network, Bolsonaro stated that Trump “rose again” after having faced “a brutal electoral process in 2020 and unjustifiable judicial persecution.”
“Congratulations, my friend, on this epic victory that marks not only your return to the White House, but also the triumph of the popular will over the arrogant designs of a few who despise our values, beliefs and traditions,” Bolsonaro also added. called “Tropical Trump”, on his X account.
Trudeau congratulates Trump and assures that they will work together
The Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, congratulated Donald Trump on Wednesday for his victory in the United States elections and affirmed that they will work “together” to strengthen the economy and security of the two nations.
“The friendship between Canada and the United States is the envy of the world,” Trudeau wrote on the social network X, adding a photograph with Trump during his first term.
“I know that President Trump and I will work together to create more opportunity, prosperity and security for our nations,” he added.
Ukraine and Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who has shown comfort in recent years with Democratic President Joe Biden, said he hopes that Trump’s return to the White House will lead to a “just peace” for Ukraine, invaded by Russia since February 2022.
On the contrary, Russian President Vladimir Putin avoided speaking out.
The Kremlin indicated that Putin does not plan to congratulate Trump and that he will judge his presidency “by his actions.”
UN chief says he is ‘prepared to work constructively’ with Trump
The Secretary General of the United Nations, António Guterres, affirmed on Wednesday that the organization is “prepared to work constructively” with the new government of Donald Trump, which won a resounding victory in Tuesday’s elections.
“I congratulate the people of the United States for their active participation in the democratic process (…) The United Nations is prepared to work constructively with the new administration to address the dramatic challenges facing our world,” Guterres said in a statement. .
Middle East
One of the most effusive greetings was sent by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who stated that Trump achieved the “greatest comeback in history.”
“His historic return to the White House gives the United States a new beginning and a powerful commitment to this great alliance between Israel and the United States,” Netanyahu said in a statement.
The United States has supported mediation efforts in the war between Israel and the Palestinian movement Hamas in the Gaza Strip, along with Qatar and Egypt, whose leaders also welcomed Trump’s victory.
The Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad al Thani, the President of Egypt, Abdel Fatah al Sisi, and the Jordanian King Abdullah II expressed their hope to continue working with the future president for peace in the Middle East.
Saudi monarch Salman and his son, crown prince and de facto ruler Mohamed bin Salman, congratulated Trump and emphasized the strengthening of the bilateral relationship.
Hamas said it will judge the next American president based on “his stances and behavior toward the Palestinian people,” while Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas urged Trump to support “the legitimate aspirations” of his people, who awaits the creation of its own State.
Uruguay sends good wishes
Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou joined in the congratulations and promised to work with the next Trump administration “to continue strengthening the relationship between our countries, for the benefit of our people.”
“May God bless him and guide him,” said Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele.
Europe
European leaders expressed their desire to work with him on a common agenda.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said she looked forward to working with Trump on a “strong transatlantic agenda.”
The president of the Spanish government, Pedro Sánchez, announced that “we will work on our bilateral strategic relations and a strong transatlantic partnership.”
In turn, French President Emmanuel Macron stated that he was willing to work with Trump “with respect and ambition.”
Macron discussed Trump’s election with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who pledged to work with the future American leader for “prosperity and freedom.”
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer referred to the United States as “our closest allies” and anticipated that their “special relationship (…) will continue to prosper” under the future government.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said Trump’s return to the White House will help the Alliance stay “strong.”
China and Taiwan
China said it hoped for “peaceful coexistence” with Washington, according to a spokeswoman for Beijing’s Foreign Ministry.
More effusive, Taiwan’s president, Lai Ching-te, insisted on working for “regional stability” in an area shaken by Beijing’s desire to one day recover what it considers a rebellious island.
Japan and South Korea
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba hoped that with Trump in the White House the alliance between both countries would reach “new heights.”
In turn, the president of South Korea, Yoon Suk Yeol, hoped that the alliance between the two countries “shines even brighter.”
