Donald Trump was seen by most political observers as the outsider in the presidential race.
It was an unforgettable moment for the many Trump staffers who had worked for the campaign, when the reality television star won the presidency in large part by flipping the key swing states of Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania.
All eyes were on Kellyanne Conway, who had just led Trump to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
In her newly-released memoir, "Here's the Deal," she wrote of the moments after The Associated Press officially called the race for Trump.
One of Chris Christie's sons pointed out to the pollster that her phone was ringing.
Huma had expected to speak with me this evening, though she never imagined she would.
Trump and his family were a few feet away. I handed Trump my phone as I shrieked, "Be quiet, everyone!"
Hillary Clinton was on the other end of the line.
She told Trump that Hillary wanted to speak with him.
She said that saying those words and thinking about them were very different experiences. The critics denied that we had beaten the odds. Life changed quickly.
As family members and campaign staffers were celebrating the GOP victory, Trump's oldest son made a gesture.
She wrote that Don Jr. twirled her in the air when the phone was out of her hand. He hoped she could help in the days and months to come.
After seeing virtually no path to victory in Michigan, Michigan, and Wisconsin, Clinton delivered a formal concession speech in Manhattan the day after the election.
The relationship between Clinton and Trump never recovered from the election.
The former secretary of state railed against Trump's policies during his White House tenure, while the president accused Clinton of espionage.
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