Donald Trump proclaims himself America's 'savior' after winning election, recalls assassination attempt

Donald Trump is poised to become the 47th president of the United States, marking a remarkable return to power early Wednesday. The 78-year-old former president appeared to secure a strong Electoral College win, reversing his previous losses in key battleground states such as Georgia, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.

His success was bolstered by enthusiastic from rural and working-class communities and an unexpected increase in from various minority groups.

"There's never been anything like this in this country, and maybe beyond," he said.

"We're going to help our country heal and it needs help very badly. We're going to fix our borders. Fix everything about our country."

The evening also brought significant wins for the Republican Party, which was on track to regain control of the Senate after four years in the minority.

Meanwhile, the results in the House of Representatives remained too close to call, with final numbers expected in the coming days.

Referred to the assassination attempt

During his address, Trump referenced the turbulent events of the summer, reflecting on the recent assassination attempts against him, suggesting that these experiences reinforced his belief in a larger purpose.

He pledged to focus on reducing the nation's political divides and fostering unity in his term, highlighting a renewed vision for the country.

"Many people have told me that God spared my life for a reason," Trump noted.

"And that reason was to save our country and to restore America to greatness, and now we are going to fulfill that mission together. We're going to fulfill that.

"The task before us will not be easy, but I will bring every ounce of energy, spirit and fight that I have in my soul to the job entrusted to me.

"It's time to put the divisions of the past four years behind us. It's time to unite and we're going to try. We have to try and it's going to happen. Success will bring us together."