Democrats had their chance and they blew it.

If I were living in the US, I would probably be upset. But back in Türkiye, many people around me are happy with the election outcome.

They [Democratic Party leadership] insisted on a weak leader, then moved to Harris, who was not as dynamic as we thought.

They ignored younger more militant voter base to appease the elder establishment. Progressives also gave in.

What is worse for the region is their possible involvement in the ongoing wars. They have allowed Israel to perpetrate genocidal massacres. I guess I will never forgive the Biden rule and the Democratic establishment for that!

There have been various reactions from leaders and countries around the world to Donald Trump’s apparent victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Here’s a summary of the key reactions:

Turkey’s Response

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan congratulated Trump, calling him his “friend” and expressing hope for strengthened Turkey-U.S. relations[1][9]. Erdoğan stated:

“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.”[1]

Interestingly, Turkey’s lira was the only emerging-market currency to gain against the dollar on Wednesday, as other currencies tumbled in response to Trump’s victory[5].

Other Global Reactions

Middle East

• Israel: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu celebrated Trump’s victory, calling it “history’s greatest comeback” and a fresh start for US-Israel relations[1][2]. Other Israeli ministers also expressed joy at the result.

• Palestinian Authority: President Mahmoud Abbas expressed confidence in U.S. support for Palestinian aspirations under Trump’s leadership[2].

• Hamas: The Palestinian group stated that its stance towards the new U.S. administration would depend on its policies regarding Palestinian rights[2].

Europe

• European Union: Leaders like Ursula von der Leyen emphasized the enduring partnership between the EU and the US[2].

• Hungary: Prime Minister Viktor Orbán praised Trump’s victory as a significant global event[1][2].

• France: President Emmanuel Macron expressed readiness to work with Trump[2].

Asia

• China: The Foreign Ministry reiterated China’s consistent policy towards the US, focusing on mutual respect and cooperation[2][6].

• India: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his “heartiest congratulations” to Trump[4].

Other Regions

• Ukraine: President Volodymyr Zelensky appreciated Trump’s ‘peace through strength’ approach[1][2].

• Russia: The Kremlin took a cautious approach, with no immediate plans to congratulate Trump[2].

• Brazil: President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva emphasized the importance of dialogue and collaboration[2].

Climate Concerns

Climate experts expressed concern about the implications of Trump’s victory for global climate action. Laurence Tubiana, CEO of the European Climate Foundation, called it “a setback for global climate action,” while Bill Hare, CEO of Climate Analytics, described the election of a climate denier as “extremely dangerous for the world”[8].

Overall, reactions have been mixed, with some leaders enthusiastically supporting Trump’s victory, while others have expressed more cautious or concerned responses, particularly regarding issues like climate change and international relations.

Citations:
[1] https://time.com/7173341/trump-election-world-leader-reactions/
[2] https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/11/6/world-reactions-as-trump-declares-victory-in-us-presidential-election
[3] https://www.cbsnews.com/news/donald-trump-us-election-2024-results-foreign-leaders-react-wars-ukraine-russia-israel/
[4] https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/trump-election-victory-global-reactions-allies-israel-europe-rcna178902
[5] https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-11-06/hedge-funds-turn-to-lira-as-haven-from-trump-currency-chaos
[6] https://newsukraine.rbc.ua/news/china-reacts-to-us-election-results-1730889524.html
[7] https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2024/11/06/global-leaders-congratulate-trump-whose-victory-could-roil-the-world/
[8] https://www.climatechangenews.com/2024/11/06/us-election-climate-experts-react-to-donald-trumps-victory/
[9] https://www.aa.com.tr/en/2024-us-presidential-election/turkish-president-congratulates-trump-on-apparent-presidential-election-victory-/3385919