Donald Trump has declared his election victory as an 'unprecedented and powerful' mandate, having defeated Kamala Harris in all seven key swing states.

The electoral college system amplified Trump's victories in critical states, allowing him to secure 312 electoral votes compared to Harris's 226, despite the close popular vote margins in key areas.

In battleground states like Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, Trump won by just over 230,000 votes, indicating that a small shift in voter preference could have changed the election outcome.

Despite claims of a 'landslide' victory, Trump's overall vote share has fallen below 50% as counting continues, suggesting a much closer race than his team portrays.

Polling experts suggest that Trump's claims of a historic mandate may be exaggerated, as the Democrats struggled to mobilize voters who supported Biden in 2020, partly due to economic concerns.

The total voter turnout was more than 150 million, with Trump's 76.9 million votes being the second-highest in history, behind Biden's 81.3 million in 2020.

Trump's electoral college win surpasses Joe Biden's 306 and George W. Bush's previous Republican wins, but is significantly lower than Barack Obama's 2008 and 2012 victories.

Despite Trump's victories, there is concern over the Republican Party's slim majority in the House of Representatives, indicating potential challenges ahead in governance.

Trump's Republican Party has secured control of both chambers of Congress, enhancing his ability to implement his policy agenda.