On the morning of Nov. 6 (local time), DDN reporters randomly interviewed several citizens on the streets of New York about the result of the US presidential election.
John, who voted for Trump, expressed his happiness. As a Trump supporter, he knows he is part of a minority in the traditionally blue state of New York, but he believes Trump's victory is good for America and beneficial for New York as well. John noted that the stock market surged following Trump's election, indicating widespread acceptance of the election results.
John concluded by stating that Trump brings Americans together—votes from Latinos and Black voters prove it all, as their support helped Trump secure his victory. He mentioned feeling very dejected four years ago after Trump's loss but eventually moved on with his life, suggesting that this time the Democrats and their supporters should do the same.
As Trump supporters, Eric and Christine were very pleased with the election results. Eric expressed his dislike for Harris, calling her a "puppet" who wouldn't resonate with ordinary citizens like himself. Christine stated that Trump's victory makes the future look bright, believing that America is entering a golden age under his leadership.
In contrast, Casey expressed disappointment in his country, worrying that her parents' social security and benefits might be cut. She fears that Trump will repeal the Affordable Care Act, impacting friends and family, and she is concerned about the hatred Trump spreads, even targeting ordinary citizens. Casey also worries about whether her freedoms will be affected.
Thad, who voted for Harris, admitted feeling sad for his daughter and other women. He described the election results as shocking and expressed uncertainty about what future surprises might await him.
John Coyle, who also voted for Harris, shared his sadness over Trump's victory. He feels that America is morally fracturing. John pointed out that Trump has previously attempted to repeal the Affordable Care Act, and now he might succeed, potentially leaving 50 million people without health insurance—many of whom are Trump supporters—which he believes will serve as a lesson.
Coyle expressed his sorrow for his country, stating that Trump's election and popular vote victory demonstrate that the standards of what is acceptable have significantly declined.
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