This Is America: Convicted Criminal Donald Trump Wins 47th Presidency

Every so often, we’re jolted awake, reminded of the entitlement that hangs thick in the air of American history—the audacious belief that Christopher Columbus “discovered” America. Today, that same entitlement is embodied in the election of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States. For many, this is an extraordinary, if not troubling, return for a former leader who refused to concede his last loss, stoked an insurrection at the Capitol, faced criminal convictions, and survived two assassination attempts. And yet, America has spoken. Trump, the oldest, first convicted, and twice-impeached individual to hold the office, has taken it again. This moment reveals much about the state of our democracy and the choices before us. The electoral journey wasn’t hidden behind smoke and mirrors. Our fellow Americans had a choice, and they chose him—a man whose actions and words have divided and unsettled. It’s hard to look away from the stark reality of this decision and what it means. Latino men, white men and women pushed Trump to victory. Trump clinched the presidency, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris after winning battleground states like Wisconsin. That victory alone places him firmly at 276 electoral votes, projecting him back into...