Republican Donald Trump was elected president in an historic upset, reflecting widespread resentment over the government in Washington and deep divisions among Americans over the direction of the country.

CNN reported at 2:40 a.m. Wednesday that Democrat Hillary Clinton had called Trump to concede the election.

Shortly before that, Clinton’s campaign chairman, John Podesta, told supporters they were awaiting final tallies in a handful of states and would have nothing more to say until later Wednesday.

Trump’s victory came as he stitched together a string of surprise victories in traditionally Democratic strongholds in the northeast and upper-midwest, including Wisconsin and Pennsylvania.

Trump addressed supporters gathered at the New York Hilton at 2:50 a.m., saying it is “time to bind the wounds of division” and “time for us to come together as one united people.”

He spoke in soaring language that he used often during a long, grueling campaign, describing the “tremendous potential” of the country and its citizens.

“Working together, we will begin the urgent task of rebuilding our nation and renewing the American dream,” he said.

Trump struck a conciliatory tone about Clinton, in sharp contrast to the criticism he’d leveled at her during the campaign.

“Hillary has worked very long and very hard over a long period of time, and we owe her a major debt of gratitude for her service to our country,” he said.

He further spoke of his vision for a foreign policy built on “seeking common ground, not hostility” toward other countries.

During a roller-coaster election, Trump, the surprise Republican nominee, ran a close race against Clinton at times, only to lose ground after debating her on television and in the aftermath of multiple controversies.

Perhaps his most significant setback came with the release of an 11-year-old recording in which Trump crudely described his sexual aggressiveness toward women.

However, Clinton was dogged by persistent questions over her handling of classified material in a private email server during her tenure as secretary of state.

The controversy flared a week before Election Day when FBI Director James Comey divulged a trove of messages linked to a Clinton staffer, renewing investigators’ interest in the case.

Voters described deep distrust for both candidates, and they cast ballots, in some cases, in record numbers. More than 40 million people voted early.

Before Trump’s speech in the early hours Wednesday, his running mate, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, addressed supporters.

“This is an historic night,” Pence said. “The American people have spoken, and the American people have elected their new champion.”