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Donald Trump Likely To Be More Articulate On Global Commitments: EAM Jaishankar

EAM Jaishankar said that the United States is likely to embrace a more inward-looking approach to global commitments, regardless of who wins the presidential election.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday said the outcome of the US presidential election is unlikely to alter the established pattern in American foreign policy, however, he noted that the victory of Republican Donald Trump in the polls may be more "articulate and expressive" in terms of western nation's global commitment. 

Speaking at an event in Canberra during his visit to Australia, he said the United States is expected to adopt a more inward-looking stance, irrespective of who is elected as the next US president.

"Probably starting from (President Barack) Obama the US has become much more cautious about its global commitments," said Jaishakar.

"President Trump may be more articulate and expressive in that regard," he added during 'Raisina Down Under' discussion alongside Australian and New Zealand foreign ministers.

Donald 'Trumps' Kamala Harris

Former US President Donald Trump on Wednesday secured his second term in the White House by crossing the 270-electoral vote mark. Trump has won 277 votes, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris in the presidential race, according to Fox News. While the counting of votes in several states is still on, Fox News projections said Trump has secured 277 electoral votes and is on the way to winning 35 more votes, taking his tally to 312. Meanwhile, his Democrat rival Harris managed to secure just 226 electoral votes. To win the presidency, a candidate has to secure 270 electoral votes — a majority of the 538 possible votes.

In the US, the Electoral College, a 538-member body, elects a president. Each state’s electors vote for the candidate who won the popular vote in that state. The runner-up gets nothing — except in Nebraska and Maine where elector votes are awarded based on congressional district and statewide results.

After the US media declared Trump the winner of the presidential race, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Republican his second term in the White House. "Heartiest congratulations my friend Donald Trump on your historic election victory," PM Modi said.

"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," he said in a post on X. PM Modi also shared pictures with Trump.

 

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