Donald Trump is the undisputed master and commander of the popular vote, the electoral college and Congress. Americans are unexpectedly at ease with the nation's verdict. The rows and cacophony of voices over politics have died down. The late-night show host Jon Stewart delivered the best explanation for this eerie calm. He had wondered before polling day: "What measure of intimidation and underhanded shenaniganery will this man use to worm his way back into the Oval Office?' And, as it turned out, he used our electoral system as it was designed."
Democratic strongholds such as San Francisco and New York swung towards Trump. So did women, Latinos, black voters and Native Americans. "We want to make Native America great!" said Myron Lizer, a former leader of the Navajo Nation. "We want to be invited to the American dream." But this remarkable consensus does not mean normal service in America is about to resume. At 78, Trump is determined to govern at a pace and the Great Accommodation to his wishes has begun. As president-elect, he is already bending domestic and foreign policy to his will, while the Democrats look on helplessly.
This story is from the November 14, 2024 edition of The London Standard.
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