Donald Trump stunned America and the world Wednesday, riding a wave of populist resentment to defeat Hillary Clinton in the race to become the 45th president of the United States. Thanking his family and all his supporters, Trump said the election was tough.

“This political stuff is nasty and it’s tough”- @realDonaldTrump pic.twitter.com/Fp7TZl9HSW

— Voice of America (@VOANews) November 9, 2016