Guam weighs in on Donald Trump's Presidential victory

Four years after leaving office, Donald J. Trump is having a political comeback, securing the position of 47th President-elect of the United States after defeating Vice President Kamala Harris in the race for the White House.

“I wanna thank the American people for the extraordinary honor of being elected your 47th President and your 45th President,” said Trump. 

And while Guam residents do not have a vote in the Presidential election, many are still sounding off about the results.

“We don’t know whether he’s good or not–he has to show it. I mean, a lot of people voted for him, even though he sounds a little crazy. But maybe crazy is good–hope so, right,” said Rose Laanan from Yigo. 

For Laanan, Trump's victory is met with mixed emotions. She hopes he can strengthen the economy but remains cautious.

“I’m afraid he’s going to take away our rights because he says he’s going to,” added Laanan.

Others, however, are wholeheartedly embracing Trump's return to power.

“It’s gonna be good! We gotta get rid of the woke stuff,” said one Trump supporter. 

And for Steven and Bertha Quichocho-Ross, Trump's re-election is a decision they now have to accept.

“I’m not happy about it…I was not a Trump supporter–but the election is the way the election is,” said Ross.

It’s another four years that for them, brings uncertainty over women’s rights.   

“I have a daughter, I have nieces, and I feel like that sets us back a bit, and I’m sure even more so under his term again, so kind of disappointed in that,” added Quichocho-Ross. 

Trump ultimately secured both the popular vote and enough electoral college votes to win the presidency.

Island leaders also weighed in on the victory of Trump and Vice President-elect J.D. Vance. 

Guam's democratic Governor Lou Leon Guerrero and Lt. Governor Josh Tenorio said Guam is ready to work closely with the new administration.

Guam's delegate, James Moylan, a republican, said he is excited for Trump's return to the White House. 

And Guam Attorney General Doug Moylan also extended congratulations to Trump and the new Congress.