Election 2024 updates: With Arizona, Trump sweeps all 7 swing states

The final electoral college count is Trump: 312, Harris: 226.

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Last Updated: November 9, 2024, 9:00 PM EST

Just days after former President Donald Trump was projected to have won the presidency, Trump's transition team operation has begun, with transition co-chairs confirming that he will be selecting personnel to serve under his leadership in the coming days.

Trump is also the projected winner in Arizona, a state the former president flipped after losing it to Joe Biden in 2020.

Trump's projected win in the vital swing state marks a sweep of the battleground states.

Nov 06, 2024, 11:40 PM EST

President Xi Jinping calls to congratulate Trump, Chinese state media reports

President Xi Jinping called Donald Trump to congratulate him on his election as the president of the United States, according to state-run Xinhua News Agency.

During the call, Xi said a healthy and sustainable relationship is in the common interests of the two countries, according to the statement.

Vice President Han Zheng also called JD Vance to congratulate him on the election, the report stated.

-ABC News' Karson Yiu

Nov 06, 2024, 10:08 PM EST

NAACP willing to collaborate with Trump on common ground issues

The NAACP organization will seek common ground to work with President-elect Donald Trump's administration, President Derrick Johnson said in a statement.

In the 2024 election cycle, the NAACP spent $20 million to get out the vote and mobilize 14.5 million Black voters.

While the organization did not and does not endorse candidates, the group has agreed to work to advance policies that they believe support the advancement of Black and Brown Americans.

"Our resolve remains stronger than ever as we advocate for policies that dismantle systemic injustices and support the American dream. This new chapter presents an opportunity to chart a course that unites Americans through integrity, understanding, and inclusion," Johnson said on Wednesday.

"Where there is common ground, we will strive to collaborate with the President-elect and his administration. The NAACP is loyal not to politicians, but to policies that allow us to keep advancing, no matter what," Johnson added.

-ABC News' Beatrice Peterson

Nov 06, 2024, 9:56 PM EST

RFK Jr., Elon Musk meet with Trump after election victory

Elon Musk and Robert Kennedy, Jr. spent much of the day at Mar-a-Lago where President-elect Donald Trump was hunkered down and making calls to lawmakers and allies following his election victory.

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk speaks at a rally for former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at Madison Square Garden in New York City, Oct. 27, 2024.
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Both Musk and Kennedy were involved in meetings with top transition officials at Mar-a-Lago as Trump prepares to build out his Cabinet and top administration posts, sources told ABC News.

Musk left West Palm Beach Wednesday.

The visit comes after Musk poured millions into his America PAC, helping to boost Trump to victory -- and as he’s promised to help make significant cuts to the federal budget as part of a role tasked with government efficiency.

Meanwhile Kennedy, who Trump has repeatedly vowed to put in a prominent role in his administration, said in an interview earlier Wednesday he would consider gutting the Food and Drug Administration's nutrition department.

-ABC News' Rachel Scott, Will Steakin and Katherine Faulders

Nov 06, 2024, 9:44 PM EST

Nancy Pelosi addresses 2024 election: 'We all pray for America's success'

Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-CA, thanked Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz for their campaign in a statement Wednesday evening, saying they “will continue to be magnificent forces for the good in our country.”

"We all pray for America’s success under the next Administration. The peaceful transfer of power is the cornerstone of our democracy. After every election, we all have a responsibility to come together and find common ground," Pelosi said.

Pelosi did not mention Donald Trump by name or recognize his victory in the statement.

"House Democrats are united behind Hakeem Jeffries as we vow to continue putting people over politics and fighting for America’s working families with liberty and justice for all," she said.

Pelosi attended Howard University earlier in the day to hear Harris deliver her concession speech.

-ABC News' Lauren Peller