Staff Reports
Donald Trump’s emphatic victory has triggered a comedic cascade of responses from the left that ranges from the absurd to the downright melodramatic. For those tuned into MSNBC, the post-election narrative has been a whirlwind of denial, where the talking heads cling to the myth that Kamala Harris ran an immaculate campaign, attributing her defeat to rampant “racism and sexism” instead of acknowledging any missteps on the part of her team. Apparently, in their minds, no lesson was learned, and the playbook remains staunchly progressive.
Late-night television has not fared any better; it has become a veritable circus of emotional breakdowns. Comedians, purportedly there to provide levity, instead delivered sob stories about their shattered worlds. One memorable spectacle featured Jimmy Kimmel, who, in a moment of unintentional hilarity, broke down in tears over the election results. His claims that Trump’s win marked a catastrophic night for women, children, and even the hard-working illegals showcased just how out of touch these performers are with middle America—a population that clearly voted in droves for Trump.
Late-Night Hosts Suffer Emotional Collapses Over Trump Win, One Even Starts Crying
These “celebrities” are so arrogant, so self absorbed, so tone deaf, they will never understand that they are a small minority that doesn’t relate to most Americans.https://t.co/7vnHozIhjV
— Grampy17485 (@Grampy17485) November 7, 2024
Kimmel’s dramatic declarations reveal more than just his fragile state of mind. The moment he truly became emotional was when discussing illegal immigration and Ukraine, which inadvertently highlights why so many working-class Americans and minorities shifted their support to the Republican side in 2024. While he lamented the fate of various social groups, he failed to grasp that many voters fear the ramifications of unchecked immigration. Instead of sympathizing with voters’ concerns, Kimmel demonstrated a dizzying disconnect from reality, easily illustrated by his melodrama.
Next up was Stephen Colbert, who also took a turn on the emotional rollercoaster, lamenting the state of “humanity” after Trump’s win. He characterized his voters as those who have lost all hope, reinforcing a longstanding belief within the Democratic Party that those who disagree are fundamentally misguided. Colbert’s feigned shock and disappointment serve only to reinforce the stereotype that liberals view regular Americans—those who provide essential services—as uneducated rubes without the sophistication required to make informed choices.
Colbert further trivialized the efforts of Harris and her running mate Tim Walz, joking about their abbreviated campaign. His comments reflect a tendency among liberals to deride their opponents rather than engaging with the fundamental issues driving voters’ choices. In this line of thinking, someone armed with a liberal arts degree is erroneously seen as superior to a skilled trade worker—an attitude that has consistently alienated the very voters Democrats need to reach. Until the party learns to listen instead of ridicule, they will continue to face electoral defeat, as evidenced by the shifting sands of the 2024 electorate.
