The aftermath of the election is evident today as the celebrations continue in the ‘MAGA’ circles, leaving many Democrats with a sense of defeat.
Donald Trump, elected as the next president, secured a significant victory by winning five out of the seven crucial swing states from his opponent, Vice-President Kamala Harris. He also led the vote count in Nevada and Arizona.
The 78-year-old Republican surprised many by capturing the key battlegrounds of Pennsylvania, Georgia, North Carolina, and Michigan. Additionally, he secured four of the five electoral votes in the highly contested state of Nebraska.
In his victory speech, Trump promised a ‘golden age’ for America. Conversely, Kamala Harris commented: “The outcome of this election is not what we wanted, not what we fought for, not what we voted for.
“But hear me when I say the light of America’s promise will always burn bright as long as we never give up and as long as we keep fighting.
“While I concede this election, I do not concede the fight that fueled this campaign. The fight for freedom, for opportunity, for fairness, and the dignity of all people.”
While the celebrations spread across the country, not everyone was as joyous as Trump’s supporters. Many celebrities voiced their reactions, with some even considering leaving the US after Trump’s victory.
Here are the Hollywood stars who have expressed intentions to leave the country.
The actress from Game of Thrones, known for her role as Sansa, has decided to return to her native England following Trump’s victory.
The singer of ‘If I Could Turn Back Time’, 78 years old, shared with The Guardian that she faced health issues due to Trump’s first term and plans to leave if he won again.
The Barbie movie star, who received an Oscar nomination, intends to move to the UK with her family after the election results.
An insider close to the Ugly Betty actor mentioned: “America is sick that Donald Trump is president again. She is devastated that Kamala lost. She thought the country she lived in was better than that.”
The That’s So Raven actress mentioned in a podcast that she would consider leaving the US if Trump were to win the election.
As the year progresses, here are the significant dates to note.
Trump faces a potential four-year prison sentence following a conviction on 34 fraud counts related to a hush money case in May.
A jury in New York found him guilty of unlawfully influencing the 2016 election through a payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels, who claimed they had a sexual encounter. Trump maintained his innocence, stating the charges were not criminal in nature.
His lawyers are likely to request a delay in the sentencing scheduled for November 26. Sentencing a president-elect prior to Inauguration Day would be unprecedented.
The July 11 sentencing date had been pushed back twice, and a Supreme Court ruling in July granted presidents broad immunity from prosecution related to official acts.
In Georgia, Trump and 18 others face charges under racketeering laws for allegedly conspiring to overturn his narrow 2020 election loss.
Each defendant faces one count under Georgia’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) statute, punishable by five to twenty years in prison. Trump pleaded not guilty.
Trump may become the first president sentenced to jail before Inauguration Day (TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images)
Nine co-defendants, including Trump, are seeking the disqualification of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, alleging misconduct due to a past romantic relationship with a former deputy. The case is on hold as the Georgia Court of Appeals considers disqualifying Willis.
Oral arguments are scheduled for December 5.
Trump’s legal team intends to argue for a pause in proceedings, citing that a president should not be subjected to criminal prosecution burdens while in office.
The Electoral College representatives meet on the first Tuesday after the second Wednesday in December to select the President and Vice President.
Each state selects representatives based on its population and congressional representation, who must vote for the candidate who won the most votes in that state.
Certificates recording the electoral votes must be received by the Senate president and archivist no later than the fourth Wednesday in December, which falls on Christmas this year. The electoral vote results are then sent to the new Congress, sworn in on January 3.
Trump’s inauguration will occur at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. (Joe Sohm/Visions of America/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
Congress meets to count and announce the electoral college votes, a process that, in recent elections, has taken place on January 6. The 2021 count led to the Capitol Riots by Trump supporters after his loss to Joe Biden.
The 47th Presidential Inauguration will occur on the west front of the US Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Monday, January 20, 2025. The president-elect and his vice-president-elect, JD Vance, will be sworn in and assume office.
Inauguration Day, being on a Monday, will be a federal holiday for US citizens.