Staff Reports
The political establishment is experiencing a dramatic meltdown, moving through the classic stages of grief after Donald Trump’s resounding reelection victory. They thought they had this whole election thing under control, but it turns out reality has a funny way of throwing a wrench in their plans. In a display that is both bewildering and humorous, the leftist media is struggling to come to terms with the fact that their candidate failed to bring home the win.
Before the election, denial was in full swing. The media showcased reporting that painted Trump as a fading star, particularly as PBS gleefully shared a poll claiming that Kamala Harris was leading by four points. Meanwhile, outlets like NBC were convinced that Trump’s enthusiastic rally crowds were dwindling to crickets and that his North Carolina event was a flop. They really believed they were right, even when they were so, so wrong.
The Liberal Media Absolutely Lost It When Trump Won the 2024 Election https://t.co/1biGNlt6Nz
— Christy (@Christy56074523) November 6, 2024
And then came election day when the media’s denial turned into rage. The New York Times and Washington Post practically exploded with anger, scolding voters for what they considered a disastrous mistake. The Times gave in to dramatic headlines, suggesting that America had “hired a strongman.” It seemed more like a tantrum than journalism, with sobs spilling over from every corner of their editorial pages. They were convinced that the American people had let them down.
Next, one might expect a period of bargaining, where the media would try to negotiate a way to cope with their feelings. Instead, they bypassed that phase entirely, much like a marathon runner skipping a water station. Their fixation on Trump created a political climate where compromise was as foreign as a snowstorm in July. This was not about reasonable dialogue; it was about total domination in a world they believed Trump was unworthy of leading.
As anger morphed into a state of depression, media outlets started showcasing their disbelief. The Washington Post lamented the dismal mood at the Harris campaign watch party, as the reality of Trump’s victory sank in. MSNBC painted an apocalyptic scenario where Trump would wreak havoc on the nation, bringing loss and despair. It’s almost comical how much distress they exuded while explaining just how unprepared such moral guardians were for his return.
Finally, there was the begrudging acceptance, though delivered with a side of disdain. Former Sen. Claire McCaskill seemed to imply that perhaps Trump might just have an understanding of the American public that was far deeper than the collective knowledge of the establishment elite. She begrudgingly acknowledged that the “better angels” of the nation were nowhere to be found, insinuating that a large swath of the populace was driven more by fear and anger than by the principles they cherished. But whether this revelation leads to some sort of reconciling of differences is up for debate; the left seems hell-bent on continuing its descent into oblivion rather than returning to rationality.
Thus, as the left tries to navigate through their grief, there is a sense of amusement and irony surrounding their distress. Their refusal to acknowledge the reality of Trump’s win only serves to illustrate their disconnect from mainstream America—and the resulting media frenzy is a spectacle that many conservative observers are watching with a mixture of disbelief and humor.
