Historian Jon Meacham shares message to all voters on Trump win

Historian Jon Meacham joins TODAY to unpack what he describes as “The Age of Trump” that is ensuing with Trump’s election win. With messages of caution for both Democrats and Republicans, Meacham says that election night was a moment when Americans did exactly what democracy was designed to do. “We’re supposed to debate, dissent, and decide,” he says.

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[gkniffen]

I'm so tired of being lectured about "democracy" and "citizenship" by the people who failed to jail an insurrectionist con-man who doesn't respect the rule of law. 🙄

[rowenrose]

Those who voted for him. When someone shows you and tells you who they are …believe them. We’re in for a rough ride and when those people are impacted by this man and his administration.. they’ll say “How’d this happen”? 🤔Ummmm you. You allowed this to happen. I’m sorry but elections have massive consequences they’re about to find out really quick. Unfortunately they’re going to drag me and my family down too. Sad sad times for America. 🇺🇸😔💙

[Naheenmather]

As a Native American I see what my elders warned me about.

[colinbradbury]

The world will now sit back and watch as America devours itself. It won't be pretty, but that's what you voted for. Congratulations.

[emmanuel]

STOP legitimizing a man who tried to overthrow the government as a normal politician with "a test of citizenship" or "liking the outcome". This is a man rebuked by two joint chiefs of staff for autocratic views. This is a man who should have been disqualified and in jail, period.

[joestratton]

If Merrick Garland and the United States justice system would have done its job, we wouldn't be here right now.

[jimdelashmutt]

Unfortunately, America has a greatly uninformed electorate that is concerned about the immediate present instead of the not to distant future. They also lack critical thinking skills and an understanding of American history and civics.

[equality_is_not_equity]

We will deserve what we get 2025-2029. Shame on America for voting this man in.

[jeremyj]

Boggles the mind that if you have a criminal record you can run for president.

[SenorJuan]

I'm a US Army Intelligence veteran and I never expected a traitor to be elected as President in my lifetime. Sad and Scared for the times ahead.

[michaeljohnangel]

This is the trouble with democracy. What happens when the majority of voters are uninformed fools? This is certainly the case with the USA (as it was in Britain during the Brexit vote).

[hubertl]

It just shows what America is at its core and it's not a beautiful sight for the moment... It feels dark and sinister.

[markl]

Good luck to the lot of you Americans
I give up. Many are blaming mainstream media but the reality is that well over half of the country has zero morals, zero values, zero integrity and a healthy dose of xenophobia mixed with ignorance. That is factually what the US just showed to the world.
I had been due to celebrate a part of my 60th year cycling the Trans America Cycling route in spring but today have cancelled the whole thing (flights, hotels etc).
Thinking on it, I have a better than even chance of engaging the mindless and morally bereft people who caused this and I have no desire to do that during a celebration nor do I have any desire whatsoever to pay any of my money to these people.
I doubt anyone will care but I also doubt I’m the only one with that view from outside the US.

[romandevivo]

The height of stupidity is making decisions against your own interests and still being convinced you are smart 😂😂😂

[tpboeh]

My take? He’s got it and now he’s not going to let it go. He’s said as much for the past 4 years. Remember the assurance to his cult that they would never have to worry about voting again?

[aljuneandaugustuslee]

America, shameful. Laughing stock of the world

[trevorohara]

America, you're not the country WE think you were
Neither are you the country YOU think you were

[minello]

Those Americans who voted for Trump, must now look at themselves, ask themselves why they voted for Trump, their character and moral values have to be questioned.

[stacyewhite]

I am worried about how dark things are going to become. I am in deep grief today for the hope of more united country.

[susannjarvis]

I firmly believe that Trump doesn't care about democracy, the Constitution or the people. We are in for a rough ride and some very challenging times.