Donald Trump will soon serve a second term as President of the United States of America.

The 78-year-old Republican Party leader’s election-day defeat of Democrat Kamala Harris was announced on Wednesday morning.

Adver readers shared their thoughts on the momentous political news of the day.

Some celebrated the convicted felon’s victory while others despaired for the future.

Adrian Thrush said: “Fantastic news, think of all those whinging lefties getting offended now.”

Susan Patterson said: “A felon and many other things, should be in prison. Don’t like him.”

Richard Hodder said: “Brilliant result. One in the eye for Starmer and his cronies. Pity we’re not one of the states of the great United States of America.”

Mitch Nas said: “Momentous occasion – the first convicted criminal to be elected as US president.”

Paul Day said: “Brilliant news, well done Donald Trump.”

Heike Hintzen said: “Great message to the world – any criminal can be a leader of the country.”

Malmesbury Misc said: “Democrats got thrashed like never before. Just shows you what the US population thought of Biden’s last four years.”

Lark Kee added: “Expect The Handmaid’s Tale and The Purge to become reality in the US now.”

Chippy Pellymounter said: “Mainstream media going into meltdown. Brilliant.”

Beverley Palmer said: “No way he should be President, sad day for the USA.”

Shane Smutek said: “Brilliant!”

Robert Jordan said: “Swindon Advertiser, where you wrote momentous, I read monstrous - that says it all.”

Anne Pritchard said: “Fantastic news. All the Lefties going into meltdown! Loving it!”

Laura said: “This was not about left vs right of politics. If you live in an echo chamber society, this is what you get. The world is watching!”

Gordon Moore said: “Can we have Boris back please.”

Christopher Mortimer said: “RIP USA.”

Trevor Bycroft said: “Lefties and snowflakes all crying into their cornflakes this morning.

"Have that Starmer, Khan and Lammy.”

John Davidson said: “Cringey Trump lovers in here should move to the US. They do nothing but moan about this country.

“Since when did politicians become worshipped instead of being judged on what they say at their rallies? Social media has warped so many it’s sad.”

Danielle Kottnauer said: “Landslide. [Most] amazing news I’ve heard in years.”

Rita Gallo added: “A disgrace!”

John Toner said: “Brilliant news, this has made my day. The US has totally wasted the last four years!”

Mez Jones said: “Sick to the core.”

Ray Sheppard said: “Brilliant news, he will sort out the do-gooders, go on Donald.”

Ashley Eaglestone said: “Very happy with this result, goodbye mindless lefties, hello Trumpy.

“Hopefully as soon as possible, we can get rid of Starmer, the useless numpty, and maybe one day we will have some sanity back in this country, fingers crossed.”

Carl Davies said: “If your biggest take on this is to watch the tears of the “lefties”, then you are what is wrong with this world.”

Tim Stevens said: “Says it all really if that’s the best person that American can come up with.”

Beryl Wharmby said: “There was no chance ever of the USA having a woman President.”

Ian Purnell said: “Very sad and concerning day, not just for America, but for the world.

“The man is completely insane, racist, misogynist, narcissistic, a compulsive liar, criminal and very very dangerous.

“Already considering moving back to the UK. I will not live under a fascist dictator and his gullible and/or racist supporters. The lunatics really have taken over the asylum!”

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