After Donald Trump's resounding victory over Kamala Harris in the US Presidential election, several high-profile Hollywood celebrities have expressed their intentions to leave the United States.

Here are the celebrities considering a move away from the United States in response to the election outcome: read.

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has written to US President-elect Donald Trump, congratulating him on his victory and expressed confidence that under his leadership, the two nations will further deepen cooperation in areas of mutual interest.

"I would like to congratulate you on your election as the 47th President of the United States of America. The people have placed their trust in your vision for the future," Gandhi said.

India and the USA share a "historic friendship" rooted in our commitment to democratic values, he said.

Donald Trump won the presidency with 54 percent of men voting for the Republican, up slightly from the 51 percent that supported him in 2020, according to exit polling by NBC.

But what raised eyebrows was among younger voters aged 18-29, where 49 percent of men voted Trump -- shattering previous images of young people generally leaning left.

"Susie Wiles just helped me achieve one of the greatest political victories in American history, and was an integral part of both my 2016 and 2020 successful campaigns," Trump said two days after his decisive US election win over Democrat Kamala Harris.

She is "tough, smart, innovative, and is universally admired and respected", the 78-year-old Republican said.

"It is a well-deserved honour to have Susie as the first-ever female Chief of Staff in United States history," he added.

Kamala Harriss campaign raised and spent more money than Donald Trump, but what was the substance? The political messaging barely managed to escape the rhetoric of Save America from Trump.

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"Even if he's only in office for 4 years, even if the anti-trans regulations magically don't happen, the people who willingly voted this in are not going anywhere anytime soon," she said after Donald Trump's win.

Donald Trump supporters who were charged with storming the US Capitol are now expecting pardons from the incoming American president, who has lauded them as "patriots" and "political prisoners."

More than 1,500 people have been charged in connection with the January 6, 2021 assault on Congress which sought to disrupt certification of Democrat Joe Biden's 2020 election victory.

From Nostradamus' “13 Keys to the White House” system to ChatGPT's “dark horse”, everything failed in front of baby Hippo Moo Deng's cute walk to the humble fruit bowl in the name of former US president Donald Trump.

The United States is still waiting for its first female president, with Kamala Harris's loss extending the country's 248-year streak of male leadership.

Post-election analysis points to various factors contributing to Harris's defeat. Some Democrats blame the decision to replace Joe Biden with Harris, while others criticise Biden's delayed withdrawal from the race.

US President Joe Biden spoke today for the first time since the US election result was known and Donald Trump's victory was certain. 

Addressing the nation from the White House lawns, President Biden, in his trademark blue suit and white striped tie, said "The people have voted and have chosen their President and have done so peacefully. And in a democracy, the will of the people always prevails."

After Donald Trump's landslide victory in the US presidential election, a family photo posted by his granddaughter, Kai, has drawn massive attention -- for the unexpected presence of tech mogul Elon Musk.

In a press briefing after his meeting with top business leaders and CEOs in Australia, S Jaishankar mentioned about "something that happened yesterday", referring to the US election result. Mr Jaishankar said India "perceives this as an opportunity".

Bagging 295 electoral votes and most swing states, Republican Donald Trump raced towards a victory buoyed by issues like immigration and war. Exit polls showed that voters' top concern was also the economy and inflation that spiked under outgoing President Joe Biden in the wake of the Covid pandemic.

The 78-year-old won wider margins than before, despite a criminal conviction, two impeachments while in office and warnings from his former chief of staff that he is a fascist.

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Heartfelt congratulations to @realDonaldTrump .
I truly look forward to working closely with you to further bolster the Japan-US Alliance & cooperate to promote a free and open Indo-Pacific🤝

— 石破茂 (@shigeruishiba) November 6, 2024

Big congratulations to our 45th and now 47th President on an extraordinary political comeback and decisive victory. No nation has bigger opportunities. Wishing @realDonaldTrump all success in leading and uniting the America we all love.

— Jeff Bezos (@JeffBezos) November 6, 2024

Australia's ambassador in Washington, Kevin Rudd, deleted comments he previously made about Donald Trump after the Republican's election win, saying on Thursday they did not reflect the view of the Australian government. Rudd, a former prime minister, had previously made the comments about Trump in his capacity as the head of a U.S.-based think tank, a statement on his personal website said.

Among the deleted comments, Rudd had in 2020 described Trump as "the most destructive president in history".

I commend the people of the United States of America for their active participation in the democratic process.
I congratulate President-elect Donald Trump & reaffirm my belief that the cooperation between the USA and the UN is an essential pillar of international relations.
The…

— António Guterres (@antonioguterres) November 6, 2024

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for "stable, healthy and sustainable" ties between Beijing and Washington in a message to US president-elect Donald Trump, state media said.

In a "congratulatory message" to Trump, Xi "pointed out that history has shown that China and the United States benefit from cooperation and suffer from confrontation", state broadcaster CCTV said.

"A stable, healthy and sustainable China-US relationship is in the common interest of both countries and is in line with the expectations of the international community," Xi said.

Donald Trump planned to name Kashyap Patel the deputy director of the CIA in the final weeks of his administration. A report described Mr Patel as the man "who would do anything" for Donald Trump, who is now the president-elect.

Allan Lichtman, Nostradamus of US polls, was at a loss for words as his prediction that Kamala Harris would win the presidential election turned wrong.

In a six-hour-long YouTube live stream with his son Sam, Allan Lichtman was seen saying “I don't get it” as Donald Trump inched closer to the victory.

Holding his head, he added, “The democracy is gone.”

“Once democracy is gone, it's almost impossible to recover. The way to recover is by the dictators losing wars.”

USISPF congratulates President-elect @realDonaldTrump on his election victory to become the 47th President of the United States of America. pic.twitter.com/0Q1RF6CWYi

— US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (@USISPForum) November 6, 2024

Good to speak this morning with President Trump to personally congratulate him on his election victory.
We talked about the importance of the Alliance, and the strength of the Australia-US relationship in security, AUKUS, trade and investment.
I look forward to working…

— Anthony Albanese (@AlboMP) November 7, 2024

Donald Trump on Wednesday sealed his historic comeback to the White House and defeated Kamala Harris.

Elon Musk contributed at least $119 million to a pro-Trump spending group and tirelessly touted the former president at the critical late stage of his campaign against Kamala Harris.

 China expressed respect for the U.S. election result and congratulated Donald Trump on his victory while an official newspaper called for a "pragmatic" approach to China-U.S. relations to handle their differences properly.

Trump, a Republican who has promised to implement stiff tariffs, recaptured the White House with a sweeping victory over Democrat Kamala Harris in Tuesday's election. 

US President Joe Biden praised Kamala Harris for her "integrity" and "courage" Wednesday after the Democratic vice president's election defeat by Republican Donald Trump.

"What America saw today was the Kamala Harris I know and deeply admire. She's been a tremendous partner and public servant full of integrity, courage and character," Biden said in a statement after Harris's concession speech.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday that he spoke with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump following his election victory.

"We agreed to maintain close dialogue and advance our cooperation. Strong and unwavering U.S. leadership is vital for the world and for a just peace," Zelenskiy said in a post on X.

Trump has said he would work with both Ukraine and Russia to end their conflict.

Former president Barack Obama on Wednesday congratulated Donald Trump on his election victory, noting the importance of a peaceful transfer of power.

"This is obviously not the outcome we had hoped for," Obama said in a statement. "But living in a democracy is about recognizing that our point of view won't always win out, and being willing to accept the peaceful transfer of power."

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday to congratulate Trump on his election win.

"The Prime Minister offered his hearty congratulations and said he looked forward to working closely with President-elect Trump across all areas of the special relationship," a statement from Starmer's office said.

Defeated Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris told supporters on Wednesday that "we must accept the results" of the US election, while promising to help Donald Trump as he heads back to the White House.

"We must accept the results of this election. Earlier today, I spoke with President-elect Trump and congratulated him on his victory," Harris told supporters in a concession speech at her alma mater Howard University in Washington.

"I also told him that we will help him and his team with their transition, and that we will engage in a peaceful transfer of power."

Chinese President Xi Jinping called Donald Trump on Wednesday to congratulate the Republican on his U.S. presidential election victory, CNN reported, citing unidentified sources.

President Joe Biden called Donald Trump to congratulate him on his victory Wednesday and invited his Republican successor to hold a meeting in the "near future," the White House said.

In his call with Trump, "President Biden expressed his commitment to ensuring a smooth transition and emphasized the importance of working to bring the country together," a White House statement said.

Congratulations to President @realDonaldTrump on his decisive victory. We are in a golden age of American innovation and are committed to working with his administration to help bring the benefits to everyone. pic.twitter.com/IPX7AJ8VvI

— Sundar Pichai (@sundarpichai) November 6, 2024

US Vice President Kamala Harris called Donald Trump on Wednesday to congratulate him for winning the 2024 presidential election, one of her senior aides said, following a bitter and contentious race.

Had a great conversation with my friend, President @realDonaldTrump, congratulating him on his spectacular victory. Looking forward to working closely together once again to further strengthen India-US relations across technology, defence, energy, space and several other sectors.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 6, 2024

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to president-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday after his stunning US election victory and discussed the "Iranian threat" to Israel's security, his office said.

"The conversation was warm and cordial. The prime minister congratulated Trump on his election victory, and the two agreed to work together for Israel's security. The two also discussed the Iranian threat," Netanyahu's office said in a statement.

Kamala Harris to concede defeat early tomorrow as Donald Trump returns to Oval Office, reports news agency Reuters

Wall Street stocks surged in opening trading on Wednesday after US voters sent Donald Trump back to the White House and delivered him to a Republican Senate.

Major indices traded in record territory in a rally that reflected both expectations of growth-oriented policies and relief that the United States avoided a protracted fight over the results.

About 20 minutes into trading, the Dow Jones Industrial Average stood at 43,477.49, up 3.0 per cent.

The broad-based S&P 500 gained 1.7 per cent to 5,881.92, while the tech-rich Nasdaq Composite Index rose 1.7 per cent to 18,755.77.

The gains showed investor hopes about expected tax cuts and regulatory easing more than offset worries about higher tariffs.

Donald Trump's second presidential term could herald a new wave of attacks on abortion access across the United States -- with or without a Republican-controlled Congress.

Donald Trump's victory speech included a shout-out to Robert F. Kennedy Junior, hinting at a major role for him in the Trump Administration once it is set up, provided he doesn't interfere with America's oil exploration and drilling.

The leader of Hezbollah said Wednesday the results of the US presidential election will have no impact on any possible ceasefire deal to end the Israel-Hezbollah war.

"We don't base our expectations for a halt of the aggression on political developments... Whether (Kamala) Harris wins or (Donald) Trump wins, it means nothing to us," he said in a pre-recorded speech before Trump announced his victory.

Palestinians in Gaza on Wednesday want Donald Trump, who won the US election, to end the war between Israel and Hamas that has devastated their territory. The conflict sparked by Hamas's October 7 attack has taken an appalling human toll in the Gaza Strip, displacing most of its residents, causing widespread hunger and death, and leaving hospitals struggling to cope.

"We were displaced, killed... there's nothing left for us, we want peace," Mamdouh al-Jadba, who was displaced to Gaza City from Jabalia, told AFP. "I hope Trump finds a solution, we need someone strong like Trump to end the war and save us, enough, God, this is enough," said the 60-year-old.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Wednesday that Donald Trump's election victory was "no cause for concern" for her country, despite his threats of tariffs and mass migrant deportations.

"We are a free, independent, sovereign country and there will be good relations with the United States," she told a news conference.

#WATCH | Mumbai: On #USElections2024, Union Minister Ramdas Athawale says, "Donald Trump is from the Republican Party and my party's name is also Republican Party, so I am very happy. Donald Trump is a very big leader and he has been elected there and he has got the vote of all… pic.twitter.com/WVRh9y0Cn4

— ANI (@ANI) November 6, 2024

If there is one person on Earth who stands as the embodiment of unbreakable tenacity, unshakeable grit, relentless determination and the courage to stay true to his beliefs, it is Donald Trump. Fascinating to see America’s democracy empower its people and uphold the nation's… pic.twitter.com/oCztiexw4b

— Gautam Adani (@gautam_adani) November 6, 2024

Congratulations on your victory, @realDonaldTrump! Wishing you success in your second term as US President.
All the best to @KamalaHarris in her future endeavours.

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) November 6, 2024

🇺🇸🇺🇸The future is gonna be so 🔥 🇺🇸🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/x56cqb6oT5

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 6, 2024

Donald Trump's election victory puts a climate change denier back in the White House, poised to dismantle his predecessor's green policies and jeopardize global efforts to curb human-caused warming.

The Republican revived his "drill, baby, drill" slogan during his campaign and in his victory speech described US oil and gas reserves as "liquid gold".

Experts warn that a second Trump presidency would slam the brakes on the transition to green energy, hindering efforts to meet crucial climate targets.

The impact will likely be felt even before his January inauguration. 

Donald Trump went from being a businessman, real estate tycoon and a reality TV star to becoming the country's first former US President to be declared a convicted felon.

And after surviving two assassination bids during his 2024 campaign, the 78-year old remains unstoppable with American voters giving him a second term. In the process, he shattered the dream of the Democratic Party, as well as that of millions of Kamala Harris supporters, to finally have the first woman President in the White House.

He is now the oldest person in US history to be elected president.

This ongoing race for the White House brings to mind the 2020 US election, where Trump's loss to Joe Biden sparked significant political unrest. The aftermath, including the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack, had lasting repercussions on American democracy.

The Capitol attack

On January 6, 2021, the US Capitol was stormed by a violent mob of Trump supporters aiming to disrupt the certification of Joe Biden's victory. This attack was directly linked to Trump's refusal to accept the election results, following his baseless claims of widespread voter fraud. His rhetoric escalated, culminating in the insurrection that led to deaths and significant damage to the Capitol building. The FBI even labelled this event as domestic terrorism, underscoring its severity.

Impeachment and accountability

In response to the Capitol attack, the House of Representatives impeached President Trump for "incitement of insurrection." This marked the second impeachment in his term. While the Senate ultimately acquitted him, many Republicans continued to back Trump despite the violence and chaos he had incited, illustrating deep political divides in the country.

Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential elections has sparked anxiety on the streets of Kyiv at a decisive moment of the war as Ukrainian defences buckle under mounting Russian pressure.

Ukraine is reliant on foreign military aid -- in particular from Washington -- to hold out against Russia's invasion, launched nearly three years ago.

Natalia Pichakchi, who fled the southern city of Mariupol which is now controlled by Russian forces after a brutal siege in 2022, said she expected that crucial aid would begin to dry up.

"It's worrying. It's disturbing," she told AFP. "Something will change; there will not be the same kind of support as before," she added.

Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky was quick to congratulate Trump on his "impressive victory" Wednesday, saying he hoped his presidency would bring "just peace in Ukraine closer".

Without directly mentioning Trump, foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning told a regular briefing that China hopes for "peaceful coexistence" with the United States.

"We will continue to approach and handle China-US relations based on the principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation," she said. 

"We respect the choice of the American people."

Dear Donald and Melania Trump,
Congratulations on history’s greatest comeback!
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.
This is a huge victory!

In true friendship,… pic.twitter.com/B54NSo2BMA

— Benjamin Netanyahu - בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) November 6, 2024

Donald Trump is set to return as US President for the second time after nearing closer to a landslide victory. He is all set to take control of the seven swing states, securing a majority. He will be the 47th US President.

In his victory speech, Mr Trump said, "I'm not going to start wars, I'm going to stop wars."

During President Biden's term, the world witnessed the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the US pullout from Afghanistan in 2021 and Israel's multi-front conflict in West Asia. "We had no wars, for four years (During Trump's tenure) we had no wars. Except we defeated ISIS," Mr Trump said.

During his last reign from 2016 to 2020, the billionaire businessman had become the first sitting US President to meet a North Korean leader when Mr Trump shook hands with Kim Jong Un at a historic summit in Singapore.

In a short conversation with NDTV, the diplomat-turned-politician from Kerala, Shashi Tharoor, explained briefly the areas that India already understands about Mr Trump's style of working, and how India can keep those in mind while engaging with him again.

"We know him very well. He has already been president for four years. I don't think there will be any surprise as to what kind of politics he will do. He's a transactional politician, 'what can you do for me, and what can I do for you' type of leader," Mr Tharoor, the Congress MP from Thiruvananthapuram, told NDTV.

"He's very tough on trade. If we apply tariffs on American goods coming to India, he'd say the US would also apply high tariffs on Indian goods. This is not good for our companies that are exporting to America," Mr Tharoor said.

Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan congratulated "my friend Donald Trump" after he claimed victory in the US presidential election.

"I hope Turkey-US relations will strengthen, that regional and global crises and wars, especially the Palestinian issue and the Russia-Ukraine war, will come to an end; I believe that more efforts will be made for a more just world," the Turkish president wrote on X.

Amerika Birleşik Devletleri’nde yapılan başkanlık seçimini büyük bir mücadelenin ardından kazanarak yeniden ABD Başkanı seçilen dostum Donald Trump’ı tebrik ediyorum.
Amerikan halkının seçimiyle başlayacak olan bu yeni dönemde, Türkiye-ABD ilişkilerinin güçlenmesini, Filistin…

— Recep Tayyip Erdoğan (@RTErdogan) November 6, 2024

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday congratulated Donald Trump after he claimed victory in the US presidential election, and hailed the "unshakeable" ties and "historic friendship" between the two countries.

Addressing Trump as "Mr President", Meloni mentioned about strengthening the strategic bond.

"Italy and the United States are “sister” nations, linked by an unshakable alliance, common values, and a historic friendship. It is a strategic bond, which I am sure we will now strengthen even further," she wrote on X. 

A nome mio e del Governo italiano, le più sincere congratulazioni al Presidente eletto degli Stati Uniti, Donald #Trump.
Italia e Stati Uniti sono Nazioni “sorelle”, legate da un’alleanza incrollabile, valori comuni e una storica amicizia.
È un legame strategico, che sono certa…

— Giorgia Meloni (@GiorgiaMeloni) November 6, 2024

EU Chief Ursula von der Leyen "warmly" congratulates Donald Trump over US Presidential election results. Calling EU-US "more than just allies", she says, "We are bound by a true partnership between our people, uniting 800 million citizens. So let's work together on a strong transatlantic agenda that keeps delivering for them." 

I warmly congratulate Donald J. Trump.
The EU and the US are more than just allies.
We are bound by a true partnership between our people, uniting 800 million citizens.
So let's work together on a strong transatlantic agenda that keeps delivering for them.

— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) November 6, 2024

Israel’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Israel Katz congratulates Republican Donald Trump on his "historic victory". US-Israel to stand firm against Iran and bring back hostages, he says.

Congratulations to President-Elect @realDonaldTrump on his historic victory. Together 🇮🇱🇺🇸, we'll strengthen the US-Israel alliance, bring back the hostages, and stand firm to defeat the axis of evil led by Iran.#BringThemHome #USIsraelAlliance pic.twitter.com/aEYfttfPt1

— ישראל כ”ץ Israel Katz (@Israel_katz) November 6, 2024

I just congratulated @realDonaldTrump on his election as President of the United States. His leadership will again be key to keeping our Alliance strong. I look forward to working with him again to advance peace through strength through #NATO.

— Mark Rutte (@SecGenNATO) November 6, 2024

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky congratulates Republican Donald Trump on an "impressive election victory".

Donald Trump is currently projected to win 267 electoral college votes, three short of the magic figure of 270. His opponent and incumbent Vice President Kamala Harris is trailing at 214. But Trump has already claimed victory.

In a long social media post, Zelensky recalls meeting Trump back in September, when the duo discussed in detail the Ukraine-US strategic partnership, the victory plan, and ways to put an end to Russian aggression against Ukraine.

He appreciates Trump’s commitment to the “peace through strength” approach in global affairs.

"This is exactly the principle that can practically bring just peace in Ukraine closer. I am hopeful that we will put it into action together," he writes.

Congratulations to @realDonaldTrump on his impressive election victory!
I recall our great meeting with President Trump back in September, when we discussed in detail the Ukraine-U.S. strategic partnership, the Victory Plan, and ways to put an end to Russian aggression against…

— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) November 6, 2024

Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, congratulated Republican Donald Trump on the US Presidential election results. In a social media post, Macron showed eagerness to "work together" as the duo did for four years.

Congratulations, President @realDonaldTrump. Ready to work together as we did for four years. With your convictions and mine. With respect and ambition. For more peace and prosperity.

— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) November 6, 2024

Heartiest congratulations my friend @realDonaldTrump on your historic election victory. 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,… pic.twitter.com/u5hKPeJ3SY

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 6, 2024