Public Figures Criticized for Staying Silent as Anti-Trump Protests Grow

Did you notice the silence lately? It’s peculiar, especially since last year—leading up to the November 2024 Presidential Election—many expressed numerous opinions, often with fervor. Prior to July 21, 2024, when President Joe Biden exited the race, a vocal segment of the Black community fervently claimed that casting a vote was futile. Their arguments embraced a variety of superficial viewpoints, including assertions that both major parties are identical or that voting never yields real community benefits. In hindsight, it’s ironic to reflect on those viewpoints today, given the ramifications many faced—job losses, curtailed funding, and diminished opportunities—all connected to a polarized political climate. The ramifications of the 2024 election extend far beyond rhetoric; they threaten the very essence of democracy, as countless voices, including those underestimated or dismissed, have raised alarms about looming authoritarian tendencies. Yet, those who formerly voiced such divisive opinions now appear conspicuously absent, leaving crucial questions about accountability and collective action unanswered.