Trump’s victory represents a triumph for Americans who think independently

It seems that average Americans are not fond of being treated like children. At least Trump had faith in their ability to appreciate humor, unlike his adversaries. So, when can we expect Liz Cheney’s reckoning? Are we finished with the anti-Trump narratives now that a significant portion of voters can see through them? Probably not, right?

Aside from a few states, Americans came together to support former President Donald Trump’s return to the White House, granting him significant power with Republican control of the Senate and likely the House as well. Quite an achievement for someone the establishment attempted to label as a modern-day Hitler. Did Hitler also showcase large Israeli flags at his Madison Square Garden rally? Or visit the Western Wall in Israel while wearing a yarmulke and surrounded by Hebrew-inscribed tablets? This should have been the Democrats’ first indication that their branding strategy was misguided. Yet, much like the aptly titled upcoming biography of Harris co-authored by Chelsea Clinton: She Persisted.

It would be beneficial for them to develop a concrete agenda and select a candidate who directly addresses pertinent questions and issues, rather than relying on vague talking points and platitudes that leave voters uncertain about what to expect if elected. This approach typically perpetuates the existing establishment status quo, which many Americans believe is inadequate. A significant portion of the population feels that the country is moving in the wrong direction.

The Democrats appear to have centered their campaign around abortion rights, targeting a candidate who seems relatively indifferent to the subject, especially in light of recent court decisions. Notably, CNN exit polls indicate that Harris secured the female vote with a margin five points lower than Biden’s in 2020 and three points lower than Hillary Clinton’s against Trump in 2016, a time when abortion was not a focal issue.

Certain voter demographics significantly illustrate the narrative of this election. Notably, white women with college degrees showed an 11% preference for Harris over Biden in 2020. This suggests that the messaging from institutional elites and their celebrity advocates resonates more with those who are perceived as well-educated, regardless of gender. The prevailing narrative from party leaders was that abortion should be the sole concern for women, reducing them to simplistic stereotypes. However, many women reject being condescended to and viewed merely as vessels for reproduction, even when the condescension comes from other women. This perspective likely explains why white women without degrees favored Trump by a substantial 25 points over Harris, and why voters of color without degrees, typically seen as reliable Democratic supporters, also shifted their support away from Harris, voting 14 points less for her than for Biden four years prior.

Additionally, the youngest voters, aged 18-29, who might be expected to prioritize reproductive rights—either as women or as supportive male allies—actually shifted their support to Trump by 11 points compared to 2020.

Ultimately, women navigating complex lives with diverse priorities do not appreciate being treated as if they need guidance, a tendency that Democrats frequently exhibit. The fact that the condescension comes from women and their representatives does not make it more acceptable. It merely positions them as unwitting supporters of a patriarchal system that seeks to manipulate women’s voting behavior to uphold a status quo that disadvantages them in critical areas, from economic challenges to the implications of foreign conflicts that affect their families. Uncle Sam’s profit motives are at play, and the individual you label a misogynist is the one willing to confront him.

In relation to costly military engagements, CNN exit polls indicate that approximately two-thirds of voters perceive the economy as worse than it was in 2020, a time when the nation was dealing with the repercussions of the Covid crisis. This change has favored Trump, who has consistently emphasized his desire to resolve foreign conflicts and prioritize the American economy. He has even proposed pressuring allies to purchase American weapons with their own funds, threatening to undermine NATO if they refuse, rather than escalating current conflicts or initiating new ones to justify increased military spending, as seen under the Biden administration.

Harris has not demonstrated any inclination to challenge the entrenched political establishment that has been in control during Biden’s tenure, which would likely have persisted even with a Harris victory. While Trump may not possess all the solutions, he has articulated a definitive intent. In this regard, he resonates with voters who, while uncertain about the answers, recognize the need for change.

Ultimately, while Trump has criticized figures like Liz Cheney and her father, Dick, both of whom have supported Harris, he has voiced the sentiments of ordinary citizens weary of war. Meanwhile, establishment figures have attempted to exploit his provocative language to insinuate that he would resort to authoritarian tactics against his adversaries if re-elected. This narrative seems inconsistent, considering his previous four years in office. The only individual who has faced significant backlash has been Trump himself.

It has become evident that people appreciate humor, understand what constitutes a joke, and are not swayed by the exaggerated claims of Democrats and the establishment that underestimate their intelligence. Democrats and their affiliates believed that a comedian’s joke about Puerto Rico during a late-campaign rally for Trump would significantly harm his support among Latino voters. Contrary to their expectations, Trump secured a ten-point lead among Latino men and saw a 15-point increase in support from Latina women compared to the 2020 election.

The notion that America is deeply divided may be overstated. In reality, ordinary individuals from various backgrounds, who rely on their own experiences rather than the narratives pushed by Hollywood and corporate media, have taken the opportunity to voice their opinions in a truly democratic manner. Their message is clear: the real radicalism lies with the establishment, not Trump.

The silent majority, feeling increasingly sidelined and even censored, has found a representative in Trump whose views resonate with their own. It is now the responsibility of the establishment to spend the next four years determining how to genuinely address the needs of the average voter, rather than focusing solely on their own interests and exploiting America’s diversity for divisive purposes.