Overview

• Donald Trump secured both the popular vote and the electoral college in the 2024 election, signaling a shift in political dynamics compared to 2016.
• While public protests defined opposition during Trump’s first term, current responses are muted, with fatigue and resignation evident among many on the left.
• Activists and organizations, including Democracy 2025, are focusing on building long-term opposition frameworks, emphasizing courts, local organizing, and electoral strategies.
• Some commentators argue for a shift from short-term resistance to a broader, more durable opposition movement that prioritizes diverse ideas and sustained political engagement.
• Key priorities for opposition efforts include protecting democratic institutions, addressing economic discontent, and holding the administration accountable to its working-class supporters.