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Prime Minister Robert Abela Congratulates Trump

Prime Minister Robert Abela Congratulates Trump
Nov 6 2024 Share

Following Ian Borg’s congratulations offered to the very likely new President of the United States Donald Trump, Prime Minister of Malta Robert Abela issued his congratulations as well.

‘My best wishes and those of the government of Malta’, wrote Abela. ‘I look forward to working together to deliver the peace, stability and prosperity that the world’s people deserve.’

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Two Black Women Will Hold Seats in the U.S Senate for First Time Ever

Two Black Women Will Hold Seats in the U.S Senate for First Time Ever
Nov 6 2024 Share

For the first time in U.S. history, two Black women will serve together in the Senate. Delaware’s Lisa Blunt Rochester and Maryland’s Angela Alsobrooks secured historic wins in the 2024 elections, bringing new representation to Capitol Hill.

Blunt Rochester, formerly a Delaware congresswoman, is now the first Black woman to represent Delaware in the Senate. Angela Alsobrooks, a former county executive and prosecutor, is Maryland’s first Black senator, after a close race against a former Republican governor. In her victory speech, Blunt Rochester honored previous Black women senators Carol Moseley Braun, Kamala Harris, and Laphonza Butler.

Addressing young Americans, she said, “I see you, I’m grateful to you, and you’ve got next.” President Joe Biden congratulated Blunt Rochester, celebrating her historic win in his home state.

Tuesday’s election marked further milestones as Delaware voters also elected Sarah McBride, who will become the first openly trans person in the U.S. House of Representatives. Blunt Rochester and Alsobrooks, who call themselves “sister senators-to-be,” celebrated their achievements as a significant moment for progress and representation in U.S. politics.

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Ian Borg Congratulates Donald Trump

Ian Borg Congratulates Donald Trump
Nov 6 2024 Share

Taking to social media, Minister for Foreign Affairs Ian Borg shared a photo with Donald Trump, congratulating him for his ever creeping victory.

 

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‘Malta looks forward to continuing to work closely with the United States of America in the same spirit of friendship and cooperation of these last years.’

Trump declared victory over Democrat rival Kamala Harris, albeit still at 267 votes, needing 270 to fully win.

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1st Transgender Person Elected To US Congress

1st Transgender Person Elected To US Congress
Nov 6 2024 Share

Democrat Sarah McBride made history on Tuesday as the first transgender person elected to Congress.

The Delaware native won the state’s only seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, replacing fellow Democrat Lisa Blunt Rochester, who also made history by becoming Delaware’s first female senator.

McBride secured 57.7% of the vote, defeating Republican opponent John Whalen III, who garnered 42.3%. McBride’s campaign raised over $3.5 million, while Whalen raised under $7,000 by mid-October.

In an interview with CBS, McBride emphasised her focus on key issues like affordable child care, paid family leave, housing, healthcare, and reproductive freedom.

At 34, McBride has been active in politics for years. She interned at the White House during President Obama’s second term while earning a degree in government and American politics from American University.

In 2020, she became the first openly transgender person elected to Delaware’s state senate, where she prioritised education, families, and Medicaid.

After her victory, McBride expressed gratitude to her supporters on X, reaffirming her commitment to reproductive freedom, paid leave, affordable child care, and ensuring healthcare and housing access for all, while promoting an inclusive democracy.

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