Full report: Donald Trump elected 47th president of the United States

With a win in Wisconsin, Donald Trump cleared the 270 electoral votes needed to clinch the presidency

Donald Trump stands with former first lady Melania Trump (Evan Vucci/AP)

Donald Trump has been elected the 47th president of the United States.

The victory marks an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a violent insurrection at the US Capitol, was convicted of felony charges and survived two assassination attempts.