Romania’s Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu was among the first European leaders to congratulate Donald Trump for winning the White House even as votes were still being counted and rival Kamala Harris has not conceded.
Romania holds presidential elections on Nov. 24 and the Romanian prime minister and Liberal Party leader who immediately congratulated Trump are both running for president. Romania has a strategic partnership with the United States, but beyond that, Romania’s next leader would want to forge a personal relationship with the future U.S. leader.
“Congratulations to President @realDonaldTrump on this historic victory! Romania stands ready to work together to enhance our Strategic Partnership. Under your new leadership we hope for peace and prosperity for all our citizens!Looking forward to a fruitful collaboration!
Congratulations to President @realDonaldTrump on this historic victory! Romania stands ready to work together to enhance our 🇷🇴🇺🇸 Strategic Partnership. Under your new leadership we hope for peace and prosperity for all our citizens!Looking forward to a fruitful collaboration!
— Marcel Ciolacu (@CiolacuMarcel) November 6, 2024
Liberal leader and Senate speaker Nicolae Ciuca also congratulated Trump “on his re-election and wish him and the USA success. I will do my best to ensure our strong cooperation with the USA continues and flourishes, especially in times of crisis when Romania and the whole free world face multiple threats. Romania’s safety and security are my priority!
I congratulate President Donald Trump (@realDonaldTrump ) on his re-election and wish him and the USA success. I will do my best to ensure our strong cooperation with the USA continues and flourishes, especially in times of crisis when Romania and the whole free world face…
— Nicolae Ionel Ciucă (@NicolaeCiuca) November 6, 2024
Moldovan President Maia Sandu, who won re-election on Nov. 3, joined the chorus of praise from European leaders.
“Moldova cherishes its relationship with the United States, our strategic partner, and looks forward to deepening our cooperation for a future of greater prosperity and security for our people.”
Congratulations, President @realDonaldTrump, on your election victory.
Moldova cherishes its relationship with the United States, our strategic partner, and looks forward to deepening our cooperation for a future of greater prosperity and security for our people.
— Maia Sandu (@sandumaiamd) November 6, 2024
President Klaus Iohannis who leaves office after serving two terms this year also sent a message to Trump.
Congratulations, president-elect @realDonaldTrump, for your victory! #Romania is a strong and committed Strategic Ally of the US. Through our joint 🇷🇴 – 🇺🇸 efforts, we will bring peace and prosperity for both our countries and beyond, defending our common interests.
— Klaus Iohannis (@KlausIohannis) November 6, 2024
If confirmed, Donald Trump will become the 47th president of the United States. He claimed victory when it was announced he’d won 267 votes in the Electoral College out of the 270 needed.
