Donald Trump addresses the nation as he edges closer to victory

Donald Trump has addressed the nation for the first time as he is emerging as the front-runner in the 2024 US Presidential election.

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Walking out on the stage to 'God Bless The USA' at the Palm Beach Convention Center in Florida, Trump was flagged by running mate JD Vance, his wife Melania Trump, and campaign staff, along with his children and in-laws.

Evidently confident about a victory - despite Vice President Kamala Harris still clinging on to a narrow path to a win - Trump says he and his team are going to "help our country heal", highlighting his focus on fixing the borders.

He called a win for the Republican party "a magnificent victory for the American people" that will "allow us to make America great again".

"I will fight for you, for your family and your future every single day," Trump said. "I will be fighting for you with every breath in my body. I will not rest until we have delivered the strong, safe, and prosperous America that our children deserve and that you deserve. This will truly be the golden age of America."

Those in attendance were clearly abuzz to see Trump, as chants of "USA, USA, USA" broke out.

Trump was joined by his campaign team and family. Credit: John Moore / Getty

After explaining that the country is on the precipice of its "golden age", Trump took a moment to praise his wife, Melania.

"She's done a great job," Trump says, adding she "works very hard to help people" - as well as highlighting her best-selling book.

Trump then named each of his children, before inviting running mate JD Vance to the podium.

Vance would describe the situation as the "greatest political comeback ever". Once again, we must highlight that Trump is yet to be named as the winner of the 2024 election - either officially or in the projections (as of this writing and Trump's address).

Vance then promised the nation that he and Trump would now "lead the greatest economic comeback in American history."

Per the current CNN projections, Trump only needs four more electoral votes to win the presidency, standing on 266 out of the necessary 270.

Nevertheless, Trump told the crowd: "I want to thank the American people for the extraordinary honor of being elected your 47th president, and your 45th president."

Addressing the attempts on his life over the last few months on the campaign trail, Trump says he was told by others that "God spared my life for a reason".

The crowd in West Palm Beach. Credit: Chip Somodevilla / Getty

Trump then said that he we work on fixing the division that has emerged "from the last four years", saying that the nation will come together through "success".

He concluded the address by once again reiterating that his party will "make America great again", before leaving the stage to the Village People's 'YMCA'.

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