World Leaders Congratulate Donald Trump: ‘History’s Greatest Comeback’

Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Benjamin Netanyahu, and Viktor Orbán were among the world leaders offering their early congratulations to Donald Trump in light of his presumed election win. Although the race had officially not been called when many leaders posted statements on social media, the results were dramatically leaning in Trump’s favor.

Writing on X, Zelenskyy shared a lengthy tribute to Trump, noting that he had a “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 Ukraine.”

“I appreciate President Trump’s commitment to the ‘peace through strength’ approach in global affairs,” Zelenskyy continued. “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. We look forward to an era of a strong United States of America under President Trump’s decisive leadership. We rely on continued strong bipartisan support for Ukraine in the United States.”

He added, “We are interested in developing mutually beneficial political and economic cooperation that will benefit both of our nations. Ukraine, as one of Europe’s strongest military powers, is committed to ensuring long-term peace and security in Europe and the Transatlantic community with the support of our allies.”

Netanyahu quickly responded to the news of a Trump victory, sharing his joy on X. The Israeli leader wrote, on behalf of himself and his wife Sara, “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!”

Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán was among the first to congratulate Trump. “The biggest comeback in US political history!” the right-wing leader wrote on X. “Congratulations to President @realDonaldTrump on his enormous win. A much needed victory for the World!”

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French president Emmanuel Macron also chimed in early, sharing posts in both French and English. “Congratulations, President @realDonaldTrump,” he wrote on X. “Ready to work together as we did for four years. With your convictions and mine. With respect and ambition. For more peace and prosperity.”

British prime minister Keir Starmer, whose left-wing Labour government recently took power in the U.K., shared a statement on X, writing, “Congratulations President-elect @realDonaldTrump on your historic election victory. I look forward to working with you in the years ahead.”

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He added, “As the closest of allies, we stand shoulder to shoulder in defense of our shared values of freedom, democracy and enterprise. From growth and security to innovation and tech, I know that the UK-US special relationship will continue to prosper on both sides of the Atlantic for years to come.”

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said he looks forward working with Trump “to advance peace through strength,” per AP. “We face a growing number of challenges globally, from a more aggressive Russia, to terrorism, to strategic competition with China, as well the increasing alignment of China, Russia, North Korea and Iran,” Rutte said. “Working together through NATO helps to deter aggression, protect our collective security and support our economies.”