Obama consistently expressed strong support for Harris throughout the campaign, advising voters that the 2024 election would focus more on character and convictions than on ideas.
Trump’s victory in the Electoral College, with a significant margin of 312 to 226, clearly reflects the electorate’s preference. He is the first Republican since former President George W. Bush in 2004 to secure the popular vote, achieving a lead of nearly three million votes, which contributed to his success.
This outcome has profoundly impacted Barack Obama’s legacy, who remains the unofficial leader of the Democratic Party, and it will likely render the party ineffective in Washington, D.C., until at least 2026.
The political turmoil instigated by Trump’s actions in 2024 has compelled the Democratic Party to undergo a significant reconstruction following his earlier triumph eight years ago, which has profoundly altered the Republican Party’s landscape. A considerable number of party members are urging a search for new leadership rather than relying on past figures, as reported by the Washington Examiner.
To more effectively counter Trump, Democratic governors—many of whom are expected to pursue the presidency in 2028—have established a coalition called Governors Safeguarding Democracy.
Former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson, who served under President Obama, is urging the Democratic Party to strive for more than merely revisiting its past successes in order to achieve victory. His call comes as a coalition of Democratic governors comes together.
