Not only millions of Americans but the whole world was following and anticipating the outcome of one of the most intense, overwhelming and intriguing election nights in US history. As a result, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump together with his wife Melania Trump became the newest President and First Lady of the United States.
© REUTERS / Carlo Allegri Donald Trump and Melania vote at PS-59 in New York on November 8, 2016.
Donald Trump and Melania vote at PS-59 in New York on November 8, 2016.
© AP Photo / Evan VucciDonald Trump, accompanied by his wife Melania, gives a thumbs-up after casting his ballot at PS-59 in New York on November 8, 2016.
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Donald Trump, accompanied by his wife Melania, gives a thumbs-up after casting his ballot at PS-59 in New York on November 8, 2016.
© REUTERS / Mark KauzlarichA Trump supporter leans out of a Hummer shouting words in support of the US Republican presidential nominee while driving through Times Square in New York on November 9, 2016.
A Trump supporter leans out of a Hummer shouting words in support of the US Republican presidential nominee while driving through Times Square in New York on November 9, 2016.
© AFP 2023 / Timothy A. ClaryTrump supporters pose for photographs during election night at the New York Hilton Midtown on November 8, 2016.
Trump supporters pose for photographs during election night at the New York Hilton Midtown on November 8, 2016.
© REUTERS / Brendan McDermidDonald Trump reacts to an answer his wife Melania gives during an interview on NBC's "Today" show in New York, April 21, 2016.
Donald Trump reacts to an answer his wife Melania gives during an interview on NBC's "Today" show in New York, April 21, 2016.
© Sputnik / Alexey FilippovA man supporting Donald Trump stands on Times Square in New York next to screens showing the preliminary results of the vote counting.
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A man supporting Donald Trump stands on Times Square in New York next to screens showing the preliminary results of the vote counting.
© Sputnik / Alexey FilippovTrump supporters seen on Times Square in New York next to screens showing the preliminary results of the vote counting.
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Trump supporters seen on Times Square in New York next to screens showing the preliminary results of the vote counting.
© AP Photo / John BazemoreDonald Trump kisses his wife Melania as she introduces him at a campaign rally in Wilmington, North Carolina on November 5, 2016.
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Donald Trump kisses his wife Melania as she introduces him at a campaign rally in Wilmington, North Carolina on November 5, 2016.
© AFP 2023 / Rhona WiseJake Krupa colors in an electoral map as states projected for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump or Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton at an election watching party in Coconut Grove, Florida on November 8, 2016.
Jake Krupa colors in an electoral map as states projected for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump or Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton at an election watching party in Coconut Grove, Florida on November 8, 2016.
© AFP 2023 / Laura SegallSupporters of Donald Trump hug each other as the election results come in during a viewing party at a hotel in downtown Phoenix, Arizona on November 8, 2016.
Supporters of Donald Trump hug each other as the election results come in during a viewing party at a hotel in downtown Phoenix, Arizona on November 8, 2016.
© Sputnik / Alexey FilippovTrump supporters seen on Times Square in New York next to screens showing the preliminary results of the vote counting.
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Trump supporters seen on Times Square in New York next to screens showing the preliminary results of the vote counting.
© AP Photo / Matt SaylesMelania Trump arrives before the 83rd Academy Awards in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles.
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Melania Trump arrives before the 83rd Academy Awards in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles.
© AFP 2023 / Eduardo Munoz AlvarezPeople gather around Times Square in Manhattan, New York to see the results of the US presidential election on November 8, 2016.
People gather around Times Square in Manhattan, New York to see the results of the US presidential election on November 8, 2016.
© AP Photo / Chase StevensDonald Trump and Hillary Clinton impersonators entertain crowd as early election results come in from a TV display during election night in Las Vegas on November 8, 2016.
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Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton impersonators entertain crowd as early election results come in from a TV display during election night in Las Vegas on November 8, 2016.
© REUTERS / Carlo Allegri Supporters of Donald Trump celebrate the results from Ohio and Florida at his election night rally in Manhattan, New York on November 8, 2016.
Supporters of Donald Trump celebrate the results from Ohio and Florida at his election night rally in Manhattan, New York on November 8, 2016.
© AP Photo / Kevork DjansezianMelania Trump arrives for the 57th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards Sunday, September 18, 2005, at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.
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Melania Trump arrives for the 57th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards Sunday, September 18, 2005, at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.
© REUTERS / Kim Hong-JiA woman takes a photograph of her friend with a cut-out of Donald Trump during a US Election Watch event hosted by the US Embassy at a hotel in Seoul, South Korea on November 9, 2016.
A woman takes a photograph of her friend with a cut-out of Donald Trump during a US Election Watch event hosted by the US Embassy at a hotel in Seoul, South Korea on November 9, 2016.
© Sputnik / Alexey FilippovDonald Trump seen after voting on election day.
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Donald Trump seen after voting on election day.
© Sputnik / Alexey FilippovPeople stand on Times Square in New York next to screens showing the preliminary results of the vote counting.
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People stand on Times Square in New York next to screens showing the preliminary results of the vote counting.
© AFP 2023 / Gabriel BouysDonald Trump poses with his wife Melania and their 10-month-old son Barron after he was honored by the 2,327th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Hollywood Boulevard on January 16, 2007.
Donald Trump poses with his wife Melania and their 10-month-old son Barron after he was honored by the 2,327th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Hollywood Boulevard on January 16, 2007.
© AP Photo / Charles SykesMelania Trump arrives at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute gala benefit in New York.
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Melania Trump arrives at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute gala benefit in New York.
© AP Photo / John LocherSupporters of Donald Trump react as they watch the election results during Trump's election night rally in New York on November 8, 2016.
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Supporters of Donald Trump react as they watch the election results during Trump's election night rally in New York on November 8, 2016.
© REUTERS / Kathy WillensDonald Trump and Melania Knauss watch tennis at the US Open in 1999.
Donald Trump and Melania Knauss watch tennis at the US Open in 1999.
© AP Photo / Ronda ChurchillDonald Trump supporters cheer during an election night watch party hosted by the Nevada GOP at South Point hotel-casino in Las Vegas on November 8, 2016.
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Donald Trump supporters cheer during an election night watch party hosted by the Nevada GOP at South Point hotel-casino in Las Vegas on November 8, 2016.
© REUTERS / Mike BlakePeople cast their ballots at a neighborhood grocery store during voting in the 2016 presidential election in National City, California on November 8, 2016.
People cast their ballots at a neighborhood grocery store during voting in the 2016 presidential election in National City, California on November 8, 2016.
© Sputnik / Alexey FilippovA man in a Donald Trump mask poses at Times Square in New York City.
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A man in a Donald Trump mask poses at Times Square in New York City.
© REUTERS / Carlo Allegri Republican US president-elect Donald Trump stands with his son Barron (C) and wife Melania at his election night rally in Manhattan, New York on November 9, 2016.
Republican US president-elect Donald Trump stands with his son Barron (C) and wife Melania at his election night rally in Manhattan, New York on November 9, 2016.
© AFP 2023 / Jewel SAMADSupporters of Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton walk through the convention center at the end of election night at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York on November 8, 2016.
Supporters of Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton walk through the convention center at the end of election night at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York on November 8, 2016.
© REUTERS / Mike SegarUS President-elect Donald Trump, along with his family and running mate Mike Pence, addresses supporters during his election night rally in Manhattan, New York on November 9, 2016.
US President-elect Donald Trump, along with his family and running mate Mike Pence, addresses supporters during his election night rally in Manhattan, New York on November 9, 2016.