The now president-elect has outlined a wide-ranging agenda that blends traditional conservative approaches to taxes, regulation and cultural issues with a more populist bent on trade and a shift in America’s international role.

Mr Trump will announce his wider plans for his government in due course, but here are three big ones he talked about during the election campaign.

He said his campaign had “achieved the most incredible political thing,” as news outlets put him on the verge of reclaiming the White House.

Trump goes on to say that this will be the "golden age" of America. "This is a magnificent victory for the American people, that will allow us to make America great again," he adds, using his campaign slogan and catchphrase. Trump has declared victory, although he has not yet achieved the official required electoral college votes.

In a close but decisive race, former President Donald Trump has secured a second term in office, becoming only the second president in US history to win nonconsecutive terms (the first being Grover Cleveland).

Donald Trump has won the US presidential election against Democrat Kamala Harris. For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.com Donald Trump has won the US presidential election against Democrat Kamala Harris.