After the Fox News Decision Desk predicted that former President Trump would win the presidency, a flurry of reactions took place on social media, with many Trump opponents bemoaning the president's electoral vote count and blaming voters.
“It's really depressing to see how many people voted for someone who is a felon, a rapist, a fraud, and a constant liar,” said Harry Sisson, a Democratic social media influencer. Posted in X. “Tonight, many Americans betrayed their fellow Americans.”
“Tonight, American decency was destroyed. America was once a country that expected its representatives to be mature, professional, experienced, and leaders they could be proud of. Now, Trump We have become a country that allows bullying and ridiculing figures like “to thrive.'' ”
“This guy is a barely coherent convicted sex offender whose only platform is to commit more crimes, but what the heck is going on?” Writer and director Zack Bornstein Posted in X.
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On Monday, November 4, 2024, former President Donald Trump held a rally in Raleigh, North Carolina, followed by Vice President Kamala Harris meeting with supporters in Scranton, Pennsylvania. (Reuters/Brian Snyder/Kevin Mohat)
“I can't help but wonder if Americans have given up on democracy.” Jonathan Capehart, The Washington Post said on air President Trump was inching closer to victory.
”Fascism has come to America, wrapped in a flag and carrying a cross, just as predicted,” said Steve Schmidt, co-founder of the Lincoln Project. Posted in X.
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Supporters react to early election results during an election night rally for Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, US Vice President, during the 2024 US presidential election at Howard University in Washington, USA, November 5, 2024. Tachi. (Reuters/Daniel Cole)
“America, you have let us all down.'' Democratic influencer Dean Withers Posted in X.
“A big win for postliberal politics and economics,” David Frum of The Atlantic Posted in X. Also for measles, mumps, polio, and tooth decay.
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Supporters react to early election results during an election night rally for Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, US Vice President, during the 2024 US presidential election at Howard University in Washington, USA, November 5, 2024. Tachi. (Reuters/Daniel Cole)
The Fox News decision-making desk announced that the presidential election would go to Trump. As of 3 a.m. ET, Trump had 277 electoral votes.
