Extra: Why President-elect Trump Won, And The Democrats Lost.

2024/11/9

The Fox News Rundown

Key Insights

Why did Vice President Harris struggle in her campaign to become president?

Harris faced the challenge of convincing voters to support a third term of the current administration, which historically has been difficult. Additionally, 75% of Americans believe the country is on the wrong track, making it hard for an incumbent vice president to present herself as a change agent.

How did the Trump campaign manage to win decisively?

The Trump campaign successfully expanded support in traditionally red areas and reduced margins in blue areas by a few percentage points, which was crucial for winning the election. They also effectively highlighted the positive impacts of Trump's previous administration, such as lower costs and a more secure border.

What role did the coalition of supporters play in Trump's victory?

The diverse coalition of supporters, including figures like Elon Musk and Tulsi Gabbard, helped Trump broaden his appeal and cut into traditional Democrat voting blocs, particularly among Latinos and black men.

What are the key issues Trump is likely to focus on in his first 100 days?

Trump is expected to prioritize energy policy to combat inflation, extend tax cuts, and address border security by removing regulatory barriers that hinder ICE agents from doing their jobs.

Why might Trump's international reputation be beneficial in resolving conflicts like Russia-Ukraine?

World leaders like Putin and Zelensky are familiar with Trump's leadership style, which could motivate them to negotiate and resolve conflicts before Trump takes office, knowing his potential actions once in power.

What message do you think the 2024 election results send to political elites?

The results suggest that the American people reject being dictated to by political elites and want their leaders to reflect the views of the electorate rather than the other way around.

Chapters

The chapter explores the strategies and factors that led to President-elect Trump's decisive victory, including the Democrats' misreading of the electorate and the campaign's effective messaging.

President-elect Trump won decisively early Wednesday morning, pulling off an Electoral College landslide.
Marc Lotter, a former Trump advisor, discusses the campaign's strategy and why the Democrats misread the American people.
The Trump campaign's focus on affordability, border security, and global safety resonated with voters.

Shownotes Transcript

President-elect Donald Trump has made history again, winning a second term and helping his party make major gains in Congress.

Leading up to Tuesday, for months, the polls suggested the race was neck-and-neck and Americans prepared for a nail-biter. They were told not to expect an outcome for days. However, in turned out Trump actually won decisively early Wednesday morning and pulled off an Electoral College landslide

So how did the Trump campaign pull off such a win?

Hours after Trump declared victory in his home state of Florida, FOX News Rundown host Jessica Rosenthal spoke with Marc Lotter, a former Trump advisor who was the Strategic Communications Director for President-elect Trump’s 2020 campaign.

Lotter discussed the campaign’s strategy and why he thinks the Democrats misread the American people. He also looked ahead to what a second Trump administration may look like and may tackle in its early days.

We often must cut interviews short during the week, but we thought you might like to hear the full interview.

Today on Fox News Rundown Extra, we will share our entire interview with former Trump advisor Marc Lotter, allowing you to learn more about what propelled President-elect Trump to victory.

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