‘History’s greatest comeback!’: Modi, Netanyahu, Macron... how world leaders reacted to Trump’s win in US Elections 2024

“Congratulations on history’s greatest comeback!” Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu did not hold back on his enthusiasm as he took to his official X account to tweet as soon as Donald Trump announced his victory in the US presidential elections on Wednesday.

“Your historic return to the White House offers a new beginning for America and a powerful recommitment to the great alliance between Israel and America,” he added, in a tweet from “Benjamin and Sara Netanyahu” addressed to both Melania and Donald Trump, in what seemed like a couple friendship callout.

While most of the world viewed the run-up to the US elections as a tight race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, American voters decidedly chose Republicans, with major swing states going Trump’s way.

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India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, also penned a lengthy message on X for his “friend @realDonaldTrump”.

Modi tweeted: “As you build on the successes of your previous term, I look forward to renewing our collaboration to further strengthen the India-US Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership. Together, let’s work for the betterment of our people and to promote global peace, stability and prosperity.”

French President Emmanuel Macron was quick to remember Trump’s last presidency “Ready to work together as we did for four years. With your convictions and mine. With respect and ambition. For more peace and prosperity,” he said on X.

Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz Sharif also took to social media to congratulate his political ally, calling it a “historic victory for a second term!” Sharif added, “I look forward to working closely with the incoming administration to further strengthen and broaden the Pakistan-US partnership.”

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote a lengthy one, specifically focussing on Trump’s hardline stance as his “commitment to the ‘peace through strength’ approach in global affairs.” 

“This is exactly the principle that can practically bring just peace in Ukraine closer,” Zelenskyy posted on X.

Turkiye President Tayyip Erdogan also congratulated his “friend” Donald Trump, which also included an appeal to bring regional wars to a close. “More efforts will be given for a fairer world in this new era that began with the election by the American people,” Erdogan said on X.