Democrats Analyze Defeat as Trump Secures Second Term

Kamala Harris's loss prompts party leaders to examine campaign missteps, economic challenges, and shifting voter coalitions.

Donald Trump won the presidency with 312 Electoral College votes and a 2.5 million popular vote margin, flipping all seven battleground states.
Democrats faced criticism for losing working-class voters, with figures like Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez highlighting the party's failure to champion economic policies that resonate with this group.
Kamala Harris's campaign was criticized for being overly reliant on online strategies, while some leaders, including Nancy Pelosi, argued Joe Biden's late withdrawal hindered her ability to build momentum.
The GOP achieved a governing trifecta, retaining the House, flipping the Senate, and holding a 6-3 Supreme Court majority, raising concerns about Democratic strategy and messaging.
Progressive groups and Democratic leaders are beginning to regroup, with plans to counter Trump's policies through legal challenges and grassroots organizing.