Will this election revive democracy? As dawn breaks the US — and the world — is staring down the barrel of a second Trump term in office. Nobody knows what to expect.
Shock as Trump declares early victory
Historic: Trump achieves four "firsts" today. He is the first president in over 100 years to return to office after losing. He is the oldest ever elected president; the first to be a convicted criminal and the first to face impeachment twice. Glossary
Electoral College - During a US presidential election, people vote for electoral college members to represent their state. The number of electoral college votes depends on the population of the state. Then, the members of the electoral college vote to elect the next president.
Rust belt - A region of the USA, known for manufacturing, steelmaking and coal, that saw economic decline from the 1950s. It includes a large part of the Midwest.