GNA CAMPUS— On November 5, 2024, Donald J. Trump was projected as the winner of the 2024 presidential election.
This presidential election was historic, making Trump the 47th president of the United States and marking him the second U.S. president who didn’t serve a consecutive term. Now, The GNA Insider is interviewing students at GNA to see their reaction to the election.
Natalynn Schwing, Senior
What’s your reaction to Donald Trump winning the election?
“I did not have much of a reaction to Donald Trump winning. It was not much of a surprise.”
Do you think Donald Trump should’ve won? If so/not why?
“I do not really have an opinion on if he should’ve won because I am not really informed on politics.”
Do you think that Kamala Harris should’ve won? If so/not why?
“I believe the same thing, that I did about Donald Trump winning. Because I do not know much about politics and do not think I have much of an opinion.”
Do you have any plans to vote in the next election in 2028?
“I plan to vote in the next election if I am more informed.”
What is one thing you would like to say to Harris supporters who were disappointed in the election outcome?
“Better luck next time.”
Aiden Stewart, Senior
What’s your reaction to Donald Trump winning the election?
“I was very happy.”
Do you think Donald Trump should’ve won? If so/not why?
“Yes! It was a blowout from the beginning.”
Do you think that Kamala Harris should’ve won? If so/not why?
“No. I think Kamala wouldn’t do good of a job compared to Trump.”
Do you have any plans to vote in the next election in 2028?
“Yes to not vote for Kamala.”
What is one thing you would like to say to Harris supporters who were disappointed in the election outcome?
“She lost, get over it. Trump is better.”
Timothy Zubritski, Senior
What’s your reaction to Donald Trump winning the election?
“Surprised at first. I try to stay in the middle of the political spectrum when possible but it turns out my social media was left-bias. I’ve seen a lot more pro-Kamala stuff on my feeds which made me think she was going to win.”
Do you think Donald Trump should’ve won? If so/not why?
“Yes and no. I didn’t vote for Trump in the 2024 election because of my personal policy preferences and morals, but I wouldn’t change the results. As unfortunate as it is, I understand our election results are based on what the majority of U.S. citizens want and what plans they seem to find favorable to benefit them. If it was only up to me, I would have liked Kamala to win, but I understand I’m not the representative of the majority of Americans.”
Do you think that Kamala Harris should’ve won? If so/not why?
“In my prescriptive, yes. Trump’s tariffs plans are good in theory, but the transition to turning foreign labor into our own is going to be a painful process. The bare-bones idea of his plans is good, but the way he goes about them seems rushed and not thought through. I feel like overall Kamala’s tax plans are better as well with her policy being equitable vs equal.”
Do you have any plans to vote in the next election in 2028?
“Yes, I plan on voting in 2028.”
Allen Kelly, Junior
What’s your reaction to Donald Trump winning the election?
“I was very happy when I found out he won.”
Do you think Donald Trump should’ve won? If so/not why?
“Yes, he will create a lot of new jobs.”
Do you think that Kamala Harris should’ve won? If so/not why?
“No, she will give tax breaks and cause the government to go bankrupt.”
Do you have any plans to vote in the next election in 2028?
“Yes.”
What is one thing you would like to say to Harris supporters who were disappointed in the election outcome?
“Good luck next time.”
Isabella Gronka, Senior
What’s your reaction to Donald Trump winning the election?
“I don’t think I really had much of a reaction. Initially, I was angry reading the things people had to say online, but I was prepared and expecting it.”
Do you think Donald Trump should’ve won? If so/not why?
“Personally, I don’t think so. Trump’s beliefs and economic plans for this country are things that I don’t believe will be best suited for the betterment of our nation.”
Do you think that Kamala Harris should’ve won? If so/not why?
“Yes, I do think so. By all means. there are still policies and things that I disagree with her on, but overall I think she had a decent plan to get our country back to being safe and liveable.”
Do you have any plans to vote in the next election in 2028?
“Yes, and I’m also planning on registering to vote in the May 2025 election as well.”
What is one thing you would like to say to Harris supporters who were disappointed in the election outcome?
“As scary as the next four years may seem, this is what the vast majority of our country has voted for, and we have to learn to accept it and make the most of it.”
Lucas Yendrzeiwski, Senior
What’s your reaction to Donald Trump winning the election?
“I am disappointed in the election results because the behaviors and mannerisms of the president-elect are concerning in a way that transcends policy.”
Do you think Donald Trump should’ve won? If so/not why?
“I believe that Donald Trump won because he had an effective campaign that focused on the issues that were most important to the voters and did so in a way that invited emotion from the voters to get them to the ballot form.”
Do you think that Kamala Harris should’ve won? If so/not why?
“I think that Harris failed to reach many demographics because the Democrats relied on the single-issue voters, whom the economy turned out to be the most prominent issue.”
Do you have any plans to vote in the next election in 2028?
“Yes, voting is important, regardless of who you voted for.”
What is one thing you would like to say to Harris supporters who were disappointed in the election outcome?
“Stay politically active, petition your elected officials, and vote in the 2026 midterms!”
