Donald Trump has been re-elected for a second non-consecutive term as the 47th president of the United States. He secured several battleground states, including Georgia, that were key in gaining the 270 electoral votes needed to win. 

Republicans have also secured control of the Senate. As of press time, the House of Representatives is still up for grabs, but Republicans are taking the lead.

To a lively audience repeatedly chanting “USA!”, President-elect Trump claimed that the next four years will be “the golden age of America” with his plans for the economy, immigration, taxes and education.

Junior history major Alec, who wished to omit his last name, said this was his first time voting in a Presidential election. He was not surprised by Trump’s victory, but did feel that the outcome “was kind of crazy”.

“I’m just excited about in four years again whenever we can see different candidates,” he said. “I think we just need some fresh faces.”

Madison Mullis, a freshman biology major and first-time voter, was “disappointed” but “not that surprised” by the election results.

“I felt like a lot of my rights were on the line,” she said of her motivation to vote. “I also just turned 18 a couple months ago, and I feel like it’s a very crucial time for me to turn 18. It’s like, why not, also. I feel like there’s no reason not to if you’re eligible and whatnot.”

Women and gender studies major Ro Nelson felt disappointed and surprised by the election outcome. Key issues in this election for them were the “genocide on Palestine, taxation on the upper class and the environment.”

President-elect Trump will be sworn into office on Jan. 20 and deliver his inaugural address to the nation.