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Geraldo Rivera Inconsolable After Trump ‘Shattered’ His ‘Dream’ Of President Kamala
Following Donald Trump’s landslide victory over Kamala Harris, longtime journalist Geraldo Rivera took to social media, voicing his disappointment in what he described as a “shattered dream” of seeing the first woman of color in the Oval Office. Rivera’s X feed was filled with a mixture of solemn reflection and questions about the direction of the country under a returning President Trump, whose win signals a new chapter for the nation.
In a series of late-night tweets, he shared a grim vision of what he believes may come next. “What happens now that the dream of our first woman of color president is shattered?” Rivera asked. He raised concerns about whether Trump would act on his campaign rhetoric by cracking down on “enemies from within” and whether this would lead to mass deportations and other policies.
In October, Rivera endorsed Harris in a lengthy post on social media criticizing Trump’s refusal to concede the 2020 election.
What happens now the dream of our first woman of color president is shattered? Does the future President Trump seek retribution and revenge upon the “enemy from within,” as he has vowed? Will families be ripped apart by mass deportations? Does Ukraine get abandoned? Does NATO?
— Geraldo Rivera (@GeraldoRivera) November 6, 2024
Trump’s 2024 win marked an extraordinary comeback, positioning him as the only president since Grover Cleveland to serve nonconsecutive terms. While the Harris campaign touted her historic candidacy, it ultimately fell short against Trump’s momentum, which leaned heavily on issues such as the economy, crime, and border security.
Exit polls indicated that these factors resonated with a broad swath of voters, including Latino men, a demographic often perceived as out of Trump’s reach. Rivera addressed this, commenting, “Why did so many Latino men gravitate toward Trump even as he daily demeaned Latino immigrants?”
Why did so many Latino men, (nearly half), gravitate toward Trump even as he daily demeaned Latino immigrants? Exit surveys say biggest issues were economy and crime.
It’s also assimilation (we’re Americans not immigrants) and macho (no way I’m voting for a woman boss).— Geraldo Rivera (@GeraldoRivera) November 7, 2024
The question of why Latino voters backed Trump is complex, with many citing concerns about the economy, safety, and a desire for policies that reinforce American identity over immigrant status. Trump’s message of a strong economy and reduced crime resonated, as did his straightforward style—a factor some analysts believe contributed to his success among male voters who prefer a more traditional, assertive approach to leadership.
Through the gloom and doom of defeat, keep up the fight. Let us not stop hoping for a more just society. Also, let us not stoop to election denialism. Trump won fair and square. His extraordinary political comeback is historic. Congratulations to the once and future president.
— Geraldo Rivera (@GeraldoRivera) November 6, 2024
Rivera’s tweets also touched on the raw emotions among Harris supporters, who had hoped her presidency would bring social progress. “Uncertainty, depression, and defeat infect half the country; elation, high fives, and swagger the rest,” Rivera lamented. But he also urged restraint, discouraging any claims of election fraud or denialism, saying, “Trump won fair and square. His extraordinary political comeback is historic.”
“Let us not stop hoping for a more just society. Also, let us not stoop to election denialism,” Rivera tweeted. His words reflect a wider sentiment within his audience, with many liberals still grappling with the reality of another Trump presidency.
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