supported by the macarthur foundation.tted to building a more just, verdant, and peaceful world. ♪ and with the ongoing support of these institutions. this program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting and by contributions to your station from viewers like you. thank you. >> welcome. former president donald trump will return to the oval office as the 47th president of the united states after his victory over vice president harris. >> republicans could enjoy unchecked control over washington with the senate majority security, but the house is still too close to call. >> look what happened. is this crazy? >> donald trump supported -- addressed to supporters early. >> i want to thank the american people for the extraordinary honor of being elected your 47 president and your 45th president. >> mr. trump is the second president in u.s. history to serve nonconsecutive terms. his victory marks a series of earth -- firsts. he is the first republican and two decades to win the popular vote. the first presiden

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supported by the macarthur foundation.tted to building a more just, verdant, and peaceful world. and with the ongoing support of these institutions. this program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting and by contributions to your station from viewers like you. thank you. >> welcome. president elect donald trump took a victory lap in the nation's capital today, bouncing from meetings without republicans to the oval office, which is soon to be his again. >> president biden hosted trump, a familiar ritual in the peaceful handoff of power. this comes as critical roles are being filled in the cabinet and of the senate. >> the 47th president of the united states, donald j. trump. >>'s big return to washington echoed his rallies on the campaign trail. ♪ walk up song and all. the president-elect spoke to house republican leadership for the first time since his victory last week, declaring gop control of the lower chamber. that is within reach but it has not been called yet, with more than a dozen house races

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