⌨Arizona's flip to Trump completed his sweep of all seven battleground states, securing 312 electoral votes. Morning coverage focused on Trump's explicit exclusion of former officials Haley and Pompeo from his future administration, while protests emerged in New York City.
By afternoon, Democratic infighting intensified as Pelosi and Sanders clashed over the party's working-class appeal. New voter analyses revealed unexpected demographic shifts, with Trump gaining among young women, Latino men, and Arab Americans in traditional Democratic strongholds.
Evening reports centered on Trump's first post-election contact with Putin regarding Ukraine, while Biden advisers confirmed continued push for Ukraine aid during the transition period. House control remained uncertain with Republicans maintaining a slight edge. The conversation shifted to Trump's Day One agenda, including mass deportations and January 6 pardons, while Democratic governors, particularly Newsom, positioned themselves for resistance.