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Why Trump Won: A British Autopsy
The Democrats got what they deserved
As a young man living in Britain, I’ve always been fascinated by American elections.
While British politicians spend their time talking to pensioners over a cup of tea and a biscuit, our American cousins fill football stadiums and dance along to the Village People.
The most recent American election campaign was particularly interesting. With two assassination attempts, Joe Biden dropping out, and Elon Musk dropping in, I found the whole thing thoroughly entertaining.
And with each passing week, one thing became increasingly obvious to me: Donald Trump was going to win. When the results were announced, I wasn’t surprised at all.
If you’re still struggling to understand Trump’s victory, let me shed some light on the situation.
Celebrity Endorsements Are the Kiss of Death
Let’s go back to December 2019.
Britain was in the middle of an election cycle, and Brexit was still the topic of the day.
Hugh Grant, an actor best known for his roles in Notting Hill (1999) and Love Actually (2003), was deeply hostile to Brexit. He wanted to overturn the referendum result and stay inside the European Union.
