Top 10 Reasons Democrats Lost in 2024
Extremism and false narratives were at the forefront of the Democrat party platform. Even Hollywood and the leftist media couldn't save them.
Originally published at American Greatness on Jan 1, 2025.
It became obvious in 2024 that mainstream media was just an extension of the Democrat Party, parroting the same extreme leftist talking points daily on nearly every network. So-called news anchors who succumbed to Trump derangement syndrome were so out of touch with reality that they continued the same failed narratives despite tanking ratings.
Americans no longer relied on CNN and MSNBC to provide a daily dose of propaganda—eyes were opened to the attempted mind control. Even George Soros’ billions couldn’t save Democrats this time—here’s why.
1. Transgender activism
Advocating for letting boys use the same bathroom or locker room as girls didn’t sit well with parents, especially fathers. Stripping away Title IX protections from females by allowing men to compete in women’s sports also turned off voters. The final straw was hormone therapy and sex changes for minors—a step too far for centrist American voters.
2. Elon Musk
If Musk hadn’t bought Twitter, it would’ve been much harder to combat the one-sided media narrative of the Democrat party. Democrats could no longer censor messaging on this widely used platform as they did in 2019. Musk is a dichotomy and doesn’t fit into any defined box—perhaps that’s why he has a wide appeal to so many. His influence no doubt impacted the outcome of the presidential race.
3. Economic reality
In Biden’s 2024 State of the Union, he claimed the U.S. economy was “literally the envy of the world.” Americans didn’t buy into his false narrative because the reality of inflation hit their wallets every day. Under Biden, food prices dramatically increased while wages declined. No matter how much spin mainstream media put on this issue, reality was stronger than their lies.
4. Biden’s cognitive decline
The Trump-Biden debate was certainly a turning point in the 2024 election cycle. After Biden’s incoherent response to a question, Trump retorted, “I don’t really know what he said . . . and I don’t think he knows what he said either.” That line summed up the reality of Biden’s cognitive decline, and the world finally saw it firsthand, and the media could no longer protect him.
5. Kamala Harris
After backlash against woke companies such as Bud Light and Target for pushing transgender activism, it became clear Americans were tired of the cultural Marxism plaguing the nation. Yet even though alarm bells were sounding, this is another issue that Democrats wouldn’t run away from. Instead, they doubled down. It was astounding how leftists jumped to the defense of anti-Israel protestors on college campuses in the name of DEI. These decisions certainly impacted the votes of those in religious communities.
10. Attempted Trump Assassinations
After Trump was shot in the head in Butler, Pennsylvania, and immediately stood up pumping his fist and saying, “Fight, fight, fight!” it was a turning point in his campaign. He projected strength—a trait not seen in American leadership for years. It was reminiscent of Ronald Reagan and energized conservatives. Anyone apprehensive of showing up to vote for Trump now had a reason to come to the polls. At that moment, it became clear that Donald Trump loves America and would do anything for the nation.
2024 revealed that America is not a nation of far-left ideology. Voters rejected the agenda of San Francisco Democrats, and Republicans must now deliver the America First plan that was approved. It’s time to Make America Great Again.
