Democrats confront fact that Trump’s dark vision prevailed as result sinks in

Trump world was jubilant after his election win, while confusion and foreboding reigned on the other side of America

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Millions of Americans faced a transformed country and a rattled world on Wednesday following the realisation of Donald Trump's stunning return to power.

As the extent of Trump's victory began to sink in - including clear dominance not only in the electoral college but also probably in the popular vote, with at least 72 million votes cast for him, as well as control of the US Senate - there were expressions of jubilation among the former president's supporters. The House remained too close to call late on Wednesday, but Republicans projected confidence that they would maintain their narrow majority, giving Trump sweeping power to enact his legislative agenda.