The 70-year-old Republican nominee Donald Trump, was elected as 45th President of the United States after securing 276 electoral votes over Clinton's 218, according to the AP count.
It was an unexpected turnout as Clinton had been strong since the start of the primaries. But Trump, who has never held an elective post, came out of nowhere to challenge Clinton in a divisive general election.
The 2016 race was the most bruising in modern memory.
Barack Obama's election eight years ago as the nation's first black president had raised hopes of uniting Americans, but the current contest has only highlighted the country's divisions -- and the fact that voters are not necessarily happy with their options.
Let us pray for the new American highest leader to provide a good and honest government.