Former President Donald Trump garnished well over the 270 electoral college votes to win over his opponent Vice President Kamala Harris. Many were shocked with the outcome on campus.
Senior, Political Science major, Yousif Omer is worried about how Trump’s win will impact the country.
“With a red White House, a red US Senate, and a most likely red House of Representatives… the danger of that unchecked power scares the living life out of me,” Omer said.
During the election, the Senate lost three Democratic seats and gained three Republican seats, making Republicans the majority. In addition, the House is now majority Republican.
“It really feels like a prank. To me, the Harris campaign was full of promise, energy, joy, and hope for the new generation of leadership. With all of that, we lost, and we lost big where we were supposed to win big. I’m sick,” Omer said.
Despite Harris’s dynamic campaign, she was unable to secure the win.
University President Makola Abdullah penned a letter to all VSU faculty and students in lieu of the election results.
“We understand that the outcome may be disappointing to many within our community. However, this does not diminish the significance of your participation in the democratic process… you play a vital role in shaping our shared future,” President Abdullah said.
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke at Howard University to orate her concession speech. She shared a similar sentiment to President Abdullah.
“America, we will never give up the fight for our democracy, for the rule of law, for equal justice, and for the sacred idea that every one of us… has fundamental rights and freedoms that must be respected and upheld,” Harris said.
Her speech urged Americans to keep up the fight for our rights and freedoms even though she won’t be in office.
“Don’t ever give up! Don’t ever give up! Don’t ever stop trying to make the world a better place. You have power. And don’t you ever listen when someone tells you something isn’t possible because it’s never been done before,” Harris said.
Even through this insurmountable loss, it is imperative for Americans to push forward and always fight for change.
“Despite the election results this year, my faith in the power of young people exercising their right to vote has never been stronger. We are more determined than ever to witness our voices reshape the future. The marathon continues,” Omer said.
Donald Trump will be inaugurated January 20, 2025 at the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C.
