02:56The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) increased patrols and boosted security near the White House in Washington DC as the US 2024 presidential election final ballots count is underway.
Footage captured on Wednesday night shows buildings fenced and some doors and windows blocked with boards in the area. Police could be seen patrolling the area with vehicles and the lights flashing, as religious demonstrators were seen walking down the site with crosses and flags including 'Jesus is the answer' and 'Jesus is king'.
At the time of publication, US media reported that Trump is projected to win the election with 276 electoral college votes - with Harris trailing on 224 - of 270 needed to win.
Opponent Kamala Harris is yet to comment, while last night her campaign co-chair Cedric Richmond announced she would speak on Wednesday as the vote count continues.
The election, held under the electoral college system, requires candidates to pick up 'electoral votes, with the number assigned to each state equal to the number of senators (2) and house representatives - which are based on population. All except Maine and Nebraska operate a 'winner takes all' system based on the state's popular vote, while 270 of the total of 538 are needed to win.
All 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 34 of 100 Senate seats are also up for election, with the GOP projected to win a majority in both at the time of publication.
Security heightened in Washington DC as US presidential election final vote count continues
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) increased patrols and boosted security near the White House in Washington DC as the US 2024 presidential election final ballots count is underway.
Footage captured on Wednesday night shows buildings fenced and some doors and windows blocked with boards in the area. Police could be seen patrolling the area with vehicles and the lights flashing, as religious demonstrators were seen walking down the site with crosses and flags including 'Jesus is the answer' and 'Jesus is king'.
At the time of publication, US media reported that Trump is projected to win the election with 276 electoral college votes - with Harris trailing on 224 - of 270 needed to win.
Opponent Kamala Harris is yet to comment, while last night her campaign co-chair Cedric Richmond announced she would speak on Wednesday as the vote count continues.
The election, held under the electoral college system, requires candidates to pick up 'electoral votes, with the number assigned to each state equal to the number of senators (2) and house representatives - which are based on population. All except Maine and Nebraska operate a 'winner takes all' system based on the state's popular vote, while 270 of the total of 538 are needed to win.
All 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 34 of 100 Senate seats are also up for election, with the GOP projected to win a majority in both at the time of publication.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) increased patrols and boosted security near the White House in Washington DC as the US 2024 presidential election final ballots count is underway.
Footage captured on Wednesday night shows buildings fenced and some doors and windows blocked with boards in the area. Police could be seen patrolling the area with vehicles and the lights flashing, as religious demonstrators were seen walking down the site with crosses and flags including 'Jesus is the answer' and 'Jesus is king'.
At the time of publication, US media reported that Trump is projected to win the election with 276 electoral college votes - with Harris trailing on 224 - of 270 needed to win.
Opponent Kamala Harris is yet to comment, while last night her campaign co-chair Cedric Richmond announced she would speak on Wednesday as the vote count continues.
The election, held under the electoral college system, requires candidates to pick up 'electoral votes, with the number assigned to each state equal to the number of senators (2) and house representatives - which are based on population. All except Maine and Nebraska operate a 'winner takes all' system based on the state's popular vote, while 270 of the total of 538 are needed to win.
All 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 34 of 100 Senate seats are also up for election, with the GOP projected to win a majority in both at the time of publication.