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Voters across the country react to Trump's presidential victory: Watch

As the turbulent 2024 election cycle nears its end, millions of Americans across the U.S. woke up this morning to the news of a presidential victory for Donald Trump. Some never fell asleep, preferring to watch the results come in as Trump gave a victory speech around 2:30 a.m. ET and the Associated Press officially called the race at 5:35 a.m

For Trump's supporters, his return to the White House after a 2021 attack on the US Capitol, two impeachment trials, two assassination attempts and a 34-count felony conviction marked a major victory and a sigh of relief after the states in 2020 were panned into the blue.

For Harris supporters, the results were not only a surprise but also a blow that left many wondering what the future holds for democracy and some of the most vulnerable members of the population.

The reactions on both sides were and are violent. Watch scenes from key states here, from cheers in the streets to tearful expressions of shock.

Photos capture joy and despair: America is reacting to the results of the 2024 presidential election

2024 Presidential Election: Watch scenes from across the country

While Trump supporters in several states, particularly deep red states like Florida, took to local bars, streets, homes and campuses to celebrate Trump's victory, Harris voters expressed disappointment, concern and even despair.

“I'm going to go home frustrated and a little confused,” said one Pennsylvania voter, surprised that the state went to Trump by a 50.6% margin despite the concentration of blue voters in Philadelphia.

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Americans are reacting to Donald Trump's victory in the presidential election

President-elect Donald Trump's supporters expressed relief when they learned he had won. Meanwhile, Harris supporters were stunned.

Arizona's Grand Canyon University

At Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona, students who supported Trump marched through campus as Trump was expected to win, waving flags, cheering, shouting “USA TODAY” and singing the national anthem.

As of 10:47 a.m. ET Wednesday morning, Trump narrowly carried the state with a 51.9% lead and 60% of the vote counted.

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Students in Arizona erupt in cheers as Donald Trump announces victory

Students at Grand Canyon University cheered Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 US presidential election.

Florida's Mar-a-Lago

Trump's home state of Florida was expected to remain purple this election cycle, having also voted heavily for him the past three times.

With 99% of votes counted Wednesday morning, Trump had a 56.1% lead in the state.

Near Mar-a-Lago, supporters celebrated more quietly as increased security was noted in the area. Trump voters said they expect “good things” and “change” for both the country and “hopefully the world.”

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Donald Trump supporters react to the 2024 election results near Mar-a-Lago

Trump supporters from Palm Beach gathered to celebrate his victory on a bridge near Mar-a-Lago that had prompted increased security after election night.

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