Singapore is eager to collaborate closely with President-elect Trump, according to President Tharman.

Regarding President-elect Donald Trump's resounding win in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, President Tharman Shanmugaratnam has offered his thoughts.

On November 6, President Tharman wrote on Facebook:

"President Trump was elected by the American people, who will govern a country that needs to heal and a populace that needs to find a shared goal in spite of their differences.

This is a huge burden for the government and society at large, so no one should expect it to be completed fast or easily. However, in his victory speech, President Trump promised to work tirelessly every day for every individual, their families, and their future.

Trump's triumph

According to AP predictions, Trump secured at least 295 electoral votes on Nov. 6 (Singapore time), defeating Vice President Kamala Harris.

Trump earned more than 72.5 million votes, surpassing Harris's 67.8 million, after more than 95% of the ballots were counted.

By capturing crucial swing states like Georgia, Michigan, and Pennsylvania, Trump cemented his victory.

While President Joe Biden welcomed Trump and invited him to the White House to discuss the handover of power, Harris conceded the election to Trump.

In a letter sent on November 6, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong congratulated Trump and stated that Singapore is prepared to collaborate closely with his incoming government.