In a shocking turn of events, former President Donald Trump has emerged victorious in the 2024 US presidential election, leaving the Democratic Party and its candidate Kamala Harris reeling. Data from the Associated Press reveals that Trump not only secured a resounding win, but also made significant gains across various demographic groups, including Black, Hispanic, and young voters – demographics that were traditionally seen as strong supporters of the Democratic Party.
The US Electoral College breakdown paints a clear picture of Trump’s widespread appeal in this election, with DW’s election analyst Amien Essif providing insight into the surprising outcome. Additionally, William Glucroft, Deputy Editor at The Parliament Magazine, delves into the reasons behind the Democratic Party’s failed campaign strategy.
The defeat of Kamala Harris, who made history as the first female Vice President and first African American and Asian American Vice President in US history, has left many wondering where things went wrong for the Democratic Party. As the party grapples with the aftermath of this loss, questions arise about the future direction and leadership of the party.
In this tumultuous political landscape, one thing is clear – the 2024 US presidential election has redefined the political landscape and raised critical questions about the Democratic Party’s ability to connect with and mobilize key voter demographics. The road ahead for the Democratic Party remains uncertain, as they strive to regroup and rebuild in the wake of this unexpected defeat.
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He promised to stop the Ukraine War immediately! And he will pay the 35T national debt!
It is the genocide. The people of America flooded the streets in protest being very clear about what we wanted to see. The American people wanted to see a ceasefire or a stop to all arms to Israel, but Kamala Harris ignored the will of the people .Count the amount of votes Kamala Harris was lacking and count the Arab American votes and I bet you you will see what happened here.
Let look at his campaign promises and track records as president 2016 – 2020:
Trade war against China = yes
Move Israel Embassy = yes
Cut regulation = yes
Cut corporate taxes = yes (not for the poor)
Replace the judges = yes (Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh)
Build the wall = no progress
Drain the swamp = no
Replace Obamacare = no
Water Bording = no
Bring troops Home = no (yes under Biden)
National debt = no
Rebuilding infrastructure = no
Ditching Nato = no
Border wall paid for by Mexico = no no
Prosecute Hillary Clinton = no
If the American people voted Trump for economic reasons, they haven't studied economics.
You gonna let a guy who bankrupted 2 casinos he own, dictate the course of national economic policy? It's laughable.
Harris never won so much as a single primary. She was there due to circumstance, not ability. She is the Sarah Palin of today.
Americans are backwarding
With Trump's victory, America seems to be going through its so-called "dark night of the soul" – a choice for ego, big money, and tech companies. This path may force us to reexamine our role and function as humans and as humanity. Perhaps this reexamination will lead to new insights and a renewed focus on humanity. We wish the Americans much wisdom in the coming years – and the world as well.
This anchor is always on point
Inflation and Opening the Southern Border damned Democrats from the start
That's really all you needed to know.
Neither her nor Biden never really had a chance
Bcz of genocide in Gaza and war in Ukraine for sure.
Not that I like to vote for Trump, but liberalism and it's "leaders" in this country has gotten way toooo extreme, lazy in certain ways, and spineless in certain ways. I can say the same too for the right/conservatives.
You all are talking nonsense. Why are you mumbling and rumbling? No words?
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Now we need Germany to pay more for their own defense. Add massive Tariffs for German goods.
All this scientific talk leads nowhere… the left went too far, and the result of this just happened to be Trump. So instead of thinking how to connect to the voter, maybe start thinking what did we do that made voters run away.
You guys have not a clue.
When Trump you implements his tariffs on the world, countries will respond in kind. He’ll have the the USA leave NATO, and his administration will be a transactional one. He doesn’t believe in alliances. The USA has fundamentally changed forever, the old Trans Atlantic Partnership is officially dead. I predict, as one of my Irish cousins recently said, “If Trump wins, Europe needs to look out for ourselves and treat the USA like a potential economic and military rival”. 😢
I'm scared. We saw what he did as president starting in 2016. Now as a woman, I won't be able to make decisions about my body. Illegal immigrants trying to become legal will be denied. He insults our global allies, our friends. He is friends with a dictator (Putin). He is convicted of 34 criminal charges. He inspired his supporters to attack the very building that represents the people. The list goes on. 😢
Maybe if they ran the guy the people picked. Joe. Lol what might have been.
"Many people may not like the change that Donald Trump is offering but nonetheless it is change"
This guy is totally clueless.
I don't understand why DW is upset with Trump win.
This guy isn’t American so why is he an analyst for America 🤦🏾♂️ his a fool
The next four years are going to be really tough for America, no matter who was elected. I just hope that Trump will fill the bill. We'll all have to root for him now.
Biggest reason for loss was only three months to run a years race! That’s not enough time for her message to get through with any gravity. Imagine all the gaffs Trump would have made in that time she could well have exploited. But only three months certainly too short of time.
Because she had 100 days, she was the underdog.
In what universe does incumbent VP sell herself as the change candidatw
Don't underestimate the public revulsion of ideological critical social justice theory which had become the signature of the New Left and had permiated all aspects of government and woke corporations.
Donald Trump is many things to both sides but is generally viewed as the agent of change. Harris was the agent of status quo, and she lost.
What has Trump tapped into you ask? Hate. Its very simple.
She didn't campaign for enough time compare to the old trump
A whole election cycle, 4 years as VP and the host still cannot pronounce Kamala's name. Nails on a chalkboard
The people were tired of corporate greed.
People thought voting for a PRO corporate (greed) president like Trump was going to solve the problem.
They made a HUGE mistake. The markets are already showing signs.
Experts know Trump's economic policies will hirt the american economy. Policies like taxing the average american more, higher tax on imports, another trade war with china, making the corporate tax even lower, trickle-down economics…..this is going to be a train wrench on the economy. A recession in the next 4 years is now on the table for the USA.
Kamala was low on politics strategies
Let's face it. America likes Trump's message, and it's obviously not ready for a woman to be president. Blaming solely the candidate, but not the electorate, is misguided.
A complete and total rejection of ststus quo in US
Dark age for EU will come😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
To many celebrities thats why she lost.hahaha!!!
Two words: Bernie Sanders
It could have been the battle of the sexes. The Male/Female dichotomy is as old as history. I'm guessing it was voting machines. Of course, Trump would never cheat. I'm so glad he found his 11,780 votes.
Both Trump and Harris totals are lower than 2020. Dems get beat in Low Turnout elections. That's the way it has been for Decades. Fact, Trump will win the popular vote with about 2 million fewer votes than 2020.
We weren’t going to allow her to cheat
Because she ran a campaign on lying to people who expected the truth, Trumps voters know what they vote for and love being lied to
She lost because she talked about trans surgery for prison inmates in tax payer money
It was obvious Kamala wasn’t fit to run this country! She was manipulated and this is the result! Nice try Kamala mala!!!
Harris will NEVER get Trump voters no matter what she promises. Democrats need a new candidate who is more middle than left.