Democrats confront fact that Trump’s dark vision prevailed as result sinks in

Democrats confront fact that Trump’s dark vision prevailed as result sinks in

Expressions of jubilation in Trump world, while confusion and foreboding reigned on the other side of America

Millions of Americans woke up to a transformed country and a rattled world on Wednesday following the realisation of Donald Trump’s stunning return to power.

As the extent of Trump’s victory began to sink in – including clear dominance not only in the electoral college but also probably in the popular vote with at least 71 million votes, as well as control of the US Senate – there were expressions of jubilation in Trump world. On the other side of America’s ever more gaping partisan divide, confusion, foreboding, and in some prominent circles silence reigned.

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