America Speaks: What Happened in the 2024 Election

This is the story of what happened on election night 2024 told by Americans in their own words. NBC News crews dispatched throughout the country gathered the different perspectives of everyday people explaining what happened in this historic election, why. and what’s next for the country.

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[TheChiefsDude]

People who dont live in cities spoke up.

[TigerTummy]

Oh, NBC, now you’re going out to interview normal people and asking for their opinion without judgement/demonizing them. It’s a bit too late. You should’ve listened to them long ago.

[DarkPassenger]

We are sick of the anti American democrat party. That's what happened.

[youtubebekistan]

Don't count on government to do anything for you. If you want nice things, get it yourself.

[leahkerr]

Driving has always felt like a classic American pastime. Growing up, everyone looked forward to getting their license and hitting the open road. But when gas prices get so high that you can only afford to leave the house for work or basic needs, it’s like you’re trapped at home. It doesn’t feel right – Americans should be able to afford gas to go out and enjoy life without worrying. When you pair that with only getting a couple of bags of groceries for $80, it’s a tough reality that feels far removed from the freedom we expect here.

[JonathanWFink]

Vice: What Went Wrong With The Harris Campaign:

First Vice: For three years, Vice President Harris neglected her region of the country, the American West.

Second Vice: After becoming the nominee, Vice President Harris waited too long to define herself politically.

Third Vice: Vice President Harris spent more time saying why Donald Trump shouldn't be President than why she should be President.

Fourth Vice: Vice President Harris over prioritized social influencer media at the expense of traditional media.

Fifth Vice: Vice President Harris picked a weak running mate.

Sixth Vice: President Harris relied on too narrow a circle of advisers.

Seventh Vice: What aboutism: The Late Start, Ukraine, Gaza, and Epstein.

Eighth Vice: Racism and misogyny were salient factors for the loss but not decisive factors for the loss.

Ninth Vice: If these vices were so toxic, then why didn’t Vice President Harris, Democratic Congressional Leadership, and the Democratic National Committee address them during the campaign?

Tenth Vice: Vice President Harris failed to address the underlying issues that made Trump’s Presidency possible; Decades Long Neglect of K-12 Education, American Manufacturing, and Corruption.

Jonathan W. Fink,
Harris-Walz Western States Volunteer Coordinator and Digital Media CoCoordinator for Utah

[visitor-xiii]

2016: A New Hope
2020: Empire Strikes Back
2024: Return of the Jedi
❤‍🔥Congratulations USA!❤‍🔥

[rareroots]

You wanted to mess with our kids. That's a BIG problem.

[here-right-here]

They actually think prices will come down. Bless their hearts!

[pureounce.]

With all the freebies and carte blanche deregulation he'll give the corporations I don't see prices coming down guys. Good luck though!

[ronerroattathon]

That ma is right tell boys they are girls and telling girls they or boys that was one of the issues

[isaacsac]

Not all Americans chose this candidate. So stop saying that all Americans voted for this candidate.

[TyrantsAlwaysPerish]

Ţrumpers are happy .... lets check back in 2026 -2027

[CPAgamer]

She was the worst candidate I’ve seen in 40 years 😂

[GK-kuzv]

The one fellow said people wanted what we had in 2016. Have they really thought about 2016?

[theorigin]

I got tired of being called a racist.. yet im a Mexican national

[EM-lfjb]

Don't expect much, actually prepare for the worst.

[hkspoon]

Our family has historically supported Democratic candidates, but we have decided to support Donald Trump in the upcoming election.

We believe that the current state of the world, with the threat of World War III, the prevalence of drug addiction in America, the rising cost of living, and the focus on "woke" education in schools, necessitates a change in leadership.

We no longer align with the Democratic Party's vision for America and believe that Donald Trump offers a more viable path forward.

[DRJ-ytp]

The people voted based on emotions. When the Trump magic proves to be a mirage, the people will refuse to accept the consequences of their decisions

[atlnla]

🤣🤣🤣 You gave him the push for the office, he's gonna give you the push out of the country. Nothing happened. He told them to be afraid of the boogey-man and they were. He preyed on the fearful and the stupid.