See below for how world leaders have reacted to the news that Trump is returning to the White House.
Australia
“Congratulations to President Donald Trump on his election victory,” Prime Minister Anthony Albanese posted on X (formerly Twitter). “Australians and Americans are great friends and true allies.”
“Working together, we can ensure the partnership between our nations and peoples remains strong into the future,” Albanese wrote.
Austria
“I congratulate @realDonaldTrump on his election success,” Chancellor Karl Nehammer posted in German on X. “The USA is an important strategic partner for Austria. We look forward to further expanding and strengthening our transatlantic relations together in order to successfully meet global challenges.”
Canada
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau congratulated Trump on X, calling the “friendship” between the U.S. and Canada the “the envy of the world,” and vowing to work together with the President-elect. Attached to the text, Trudeau posted a photo of the two world leaders walking together during Trump’s first presidential term.
China
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning addressed reporters on Wednesday about Trump’s win.
“We respect the choice of the American people,” she said. “Our policy towards the U.S. is consistent; we will continue to view and handle China-U.S. relations under the principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation.”
Czechia
Prime Minister Petr Fiala also congratulated Trump for winning the presidential election. “Our shared goal is to ensure that the relations between our countries remain at the highest level, despite changes in administration, and that we continue to develop them for the benefit of our citizens,” Fiala posted on X.
Egypt
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi said in Arabic on X that he wishes Trump “all the best and success in achieving the interests of the American people.” He continued: “We look forward to working together to establish peace, maintain regional security and stability, and foster the strategic partnership between Egypt and the U.S. and their peoples.”
El Salvador
President Nayib Bukele posted on X. “Congratulations to the President-Elect of the United States of America @realDonaldTrump,” alongside a photo of him with Trump. “May God bless and guide you.”
Ethiopia
“Congratulations to President Donald Trump (@realDonaldTrump) on your election victory and comeback,” Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed posted on X. “I look forward to working together to further strengthen the relationship between our two countries during your term.”
France
“Congratulations President Donald Trump,” President Emmanuel Macron wrote in French on X. “Ready to work together as we have done for four years. With your convictions and with mine. With respect and ambition. For more peace and prosperity.”
Germany
Chancellor Olaf Scholz posted on X: “I congratulate @realDonaldTrump on his election as US President. For a long time, Germany and the US have been working together successfully promoting prosperity and freedom on both sides of the Atlantic. We will continue to do so for the wellbeing of our citizens.”
Hungary
“The biggest comeback in US political history,” Prime Minister Viktor Orbán posted on X. “Congratulations to President @realDonaldTrump on his enormous win. A much needed victory for the World!”
India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted on X: “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, let’s work for the betterment of our people and to promote global peace, stability and prosperity.”
Iran
Iranian government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani has downplayed Trump’s win in the eyes of Iran, according to Reuters, stating: “the U.S. elections are not really our business. Our policies are steady and don’t change based on individuals. We made the necessary predictions before and there will not be change in people’s livelihoods.”
During Trump’s first term, he pulled out of an international nuclear deal with Iran that was negotiated by Obama. In addition, the Trump Administration placed over 1,500 sanctions, including on Iran’s oil sales, which impacted the country’s economy.
Israel
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara addressed Trump and his wife Melania in a short letter on X: “Dear Donald and Melania Trump,” they wrote. “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, yours, Benjamin and Sara Netanyahu.”
Italy
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni extended her “most sincere congratulations” to Trump.
“On behalf of myself and the Italian Government, my most sincere congratulations to the President-elect of the United States, Donald #Trump,” she posted on X. “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. Good work Mr. President.”
Kosovo
Prime Minister of the Republic of Kosova, Albin Kurti, congratulated Trump on X: “The U.S. is a key ally, friend, and partner to Kosova and we look forward to working together for progress and peace,” he said.
Malaysia
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim posted on X: “Congratulations to @realDonaldTrump on his remarkable political comeback and victory in the US presidential election. This new chapter brings renewed opportunities, and we’re ready to move forward with optimism, collaboration and shared purpose.
“The United States remains Malaysia’s largest source of foreign investment and a vital player in the Asia-Pacific region. As ASEAN Chair in 2025, Malaysia hopes that America will reinvigorate its engagement with Southeast Asia. We also urge the US to use its considerable influence to help end the devastating violence and loss of life in Palestine and Ukraine.
“We look forward to working closely with the incoming president to foster mutual benefits for the people of both our nations.”
Netherlands
“Congratulations to @realDonaldTrump on winning the presidential election,” Prime Minister Dick Schoof posted on X. “The United States is an important ally for the Netherlands, both bilaterally and in international contexts such as NATO. I look forward to our close cooperation on the shared interests between the USA and the Netherlands.”
Nigeria
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s office posted a lengthy congratulations on X, where he said that Trump’s victory “reflects the trust and confidence the American people have placed in his leadership.” He said he “looks forward” to strengthening the bonds between the two countries and that he “trusts that President Trump will bring the world closer to peace and prosperity.”
Norway
“Congratulations to @realDonaldTrump on his victory in the U.S. presidential election,” Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre posted on X. “The US is Norway’s most important partner and ally. I look forward to continuing to strengthen our relationship with the new Trump administration.”
Philippines
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. posted on X: “President Trump has won, and the American people have triumphed. I congratulate them on their victory in an exercise that showed the world the strength of American values.”
“We look forward to working with President Trump on a wide range of issues that will yield mutual benefits for two nations with deep ties, shared beliefs, a common vision, and a long history of working together,” Marcos wrote.
Marcos added that he was “hopeful that this unshakeable alliance, tested in war and peace, will be a force for good, blazing a path of prosperity and amity in the region and on both sides of the Pacific.”
“This is a durable partnership to which the Philippines is fully committed, because it is founded on the ideals we share: freedom and democracy.
“I have personally met President Trump as a young man, so I know that his robust leadership will result in a better future for all of us,” Marcos concluded. “Congratulations, President Trump!”
The Philippines is one of the U.S.’ allies in the Indo-Pacific region, helping counter China’s growing influence there. While some have warned that a Trump presidency would mean a more insular foreign policy, experts previously told TIME that countering China remains a bipartisan consensus and likely won’t be affected by Trump coming back into power.
Poland
President Andrzej Duda used a string of emojis to congratulate Trump on X. “You made it happen! 👏👏👏🇵🇱🤝🇺🇸” he posted.
Romania
“Congratulations to President @realDonaldTrump on this historic victory!” Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu posted on X. “Romania stands ready to work together to enhance our 🇷🇴🇺🇸Strategic Partnership. Under your new leadership we hope for peace and prosperity for all our citizens!Looking forward to a fruitful collaboration!”
Serbia
“Congratulations @realDonaldTrump on your victory,” President Aleksandar Vučić posted on X. “Together, we face the serious challenges ahead.Serbia is committed to working with the USA for stability, growth, and peace.”
Spain
“Congratulations @realDonaldTrump on your victory and your election as 47th President of the US,” Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez posted on X. “We will work on our strategic bilateral relations and on a strong transatlantic partnership.”
Taiwan
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te offered “sincere congratulations” to Trump on X: “I’m confident that the longstanding Taiwan-U.S. partnership, built on shared values & interests, will continue to serve as a cornerstone for regional stability & lead to greater prosperity for us all.”
Turkiye
In a statement in Turkish on X, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan lauded his “friend” Trump, “who won the presidential election in the United States after a great struggle and was re-elected as the President of the United States.”
“In this new period that will begin with the elections of the American people, I hope that 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,” Erdoğan posted. “I hope that the elections will be beneficial for our friendly and allied people in the United States and for all of humanity.”
U.K.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer took to X to congratulate Trump, saying he looks forward to working with him in the years ahead. “As the closest of allies, we stand shoulder to shoulder in defence of our shared values of freedom, democracy and enterprise,” he said in his statement.
But Starmer’s relationship with Trump will likely be off to a shaky start. The Trump campaign accused his Labour Government of “blatant foreign interference” after volunteers with the party traveled to the U.S. to help campaign for Vice President Kamala Harris.
Meanwhile, the Labour Government’s Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, in a 2018 article for TIME, described Trump as “a woman-hating, neo-Nazi-sympathizing sociopath.” Lammy has now congratulated Trump, posting on X: “The U.K. has no greater friend than the U.S., with the special relationship being cherished on both sides of the Atlantic for more than 80 years. We look forward to working with you and @JDVance in the years ahead.”
Kemi Badenoch, the new leader of the U.K.’s Conservative Party, also congratulated Trump via X, calling his victory “historic.”
“The world faces many serious challenges and I look forward to our two countries working together to confront them,” she said.
Ukraine
President Volodmyr Zelensky posted on X: “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 Ukraine.
“I appreciate President 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 added. “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.”
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa wrote on X that his country “stands ready” to work with Trump now that he has won back the White House. “The world needs more leaders who speak for the people,” he said.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte also congratulated Trump on his election. “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,” he posted on X.
European Commission
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen posted on X: “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.”
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