Tycoon becomes 45th US president
It's going to be fascinating to see what happens over the next few months.
The verdict of a local political expert on the election of Donald Trump as the 45th President of the United States of America.
Professor Ronald Barr appeared live on Mandate on Manx Radio this morning to give his views on the election.
The result was declared just before 8am.
Professor Barr says Mr Trump's victory has come after one of the most divisive presidential races in the country's history:

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