From the legendary Versailles Restaurant on Calle Ocho, a symbol of Cuban exile protests and community gatherings in South Florida for decades, scores of Cubans came together to celebrate Donald Trump's win in Florida. The atmosphere was electric as attendees waved American and campaign flags, honked car horns, and shouted with joy, marking this spot as a pivotal gathering place for the Cuban diaspora in Miami.
Trump secured Florida's 30 electoral votes with 54.8% of the vote, while Kamala Harris garnered 44.2%, according to reports from U.S. media outlets. As of 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, the following states were claimed by Democrats and Republicans in the U.S. presidential race:
Democratic and Republican State Wins
Kamala Harris: California, Colorado, the District of Columbia, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, New Mexico, Washington, Vermont, and one electoral district from Maine.
Donald Trump: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, North Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, West Virginia, and Wyoming.