Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus congratulated President-elect Donald Trump on his victory early Wednesday, which the party leader said was Americans’ successful attempt to take the country back into their own hands.
“Congratulations to President-elect Donald Trump, Vice President-elect Mike Pence, and our Republican majorities in the House and Senate! Tonight voters made one thing clear: they want Republicans to take the country in a bold new direction,” Priebus said in a statement. “Donald Trump’s candidacy inspired millions of Americans to join his quest to give a voice to those who have long felt silenced. For the past seventeen months Donald Trump has been distinguished by a steadfast commitment to bring change, and now he is going to take that enthusiasm to Washington D.C. to work for the American people as their president.”
Priebus also celebrated Republicans in the House and Senate for maintaining their majorities in both chambers. The RNC chair touted the organization’s “permanent field operation” as the reason for the party’s success Tuesday night.
“This is a big night for Republicans, a testament to what can be accomplished when our Party comes together, and the product of everything for which millions of volunteers and supporters have tirelessly labored for months and in some cases even years,” Priebus said.
He also applauded Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton for running a “hard-fought race.”
