### World Leaders Revise Stances Following Trump’s Election Win

In the wake of Donald Trump's decisive victory in Tuesday’s U.S. presidential election, global political figures who previously opposed him are now offering their congratulations and adjusting their official stances.

Among the rapid reformations, Australia’s ambassador to the U.S., former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, deleted a critical tweet from 2020, which had labeled Trump "the most destructive president in history." Rudd explained his decision as an act "out of respect for the office of President of the United States."

In the UK, British Foreign Secretary David Lammy has transitioned from harsh criticism to commendation. Despite his past remarks in 2018 referring to Trump as a "woman-hating, neo-Nazi-sympathising sociopath" and a "tyrant in a toupee," Lammy congratulated Trump on Wednesday, praising the strong relationship between the UK and the U.S. He expressed optimism about future collaboration with Trump’s administration.

Similarly, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who in 2021 voiced deep concerns over Trump’s opinions on NATO and his domestic policies, extended a warm congratulatory message. Von der Leyen emphasized the importance of the "true partnership" between U.S. and European citizens in her revised public stance.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, known for his unvarnished criticisms of Trump’s decisions over the years, has also softened his rhetoric. Initially a fierce detractor, Tusk has now expressed a readiness to cooperate with Trump “for the good of the American and Polish nations.”

Notably, French President Emmanuel Macron, who had a contentious relationship with Trump during his first term, was swift to congratulate him this time around. Macron highlighted his readiness to rekindle the working relationship they had previously, despite their past policy clashes.

Even Scotland’s First Minister, who recently endorsed Kamala Harris and criticized Trump’s stance on Scottish independence, extended a congratulatory note. In his message, he subtly reaffirmed Scotland’s commitment to values like democracy and fairness, principles he linked to American heritage.

As Trump prepares for his second term, these gestures of goodwill and revised stances from global leaders reflect a climate of cautious optimism and strategic diplomacy.