2024 Election Results Ignite NYC Protests, Calling for Accountability and Change

A little more than a month after the 2024 election, the United States continues to grapple with the emotional and political upheaval of recent months. The bitter contest between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump has left its mark, with the future seeming uncertain and the country’s divisions on full display.

For many, the results reignited feelings of racism and sexism. Harris symbolized pride and progress for those who champion diversity and inclusivity in the political sphere. Her candidacy and Joe Biden’s decision to step aside represented a chance for the nation to heal and rebuild after years of polarization. However, the election’s outcome has left many disheartened, frustrated, and distrustful of the democratic process.

In Washington Square Park, emotions ran high as locals gathered to process the election results. Many expressed anger and disappointment, voicing their concerns through protests and activism. Buttons and magnets advocating for justice and change were distributed as demonstrators sought to channel their frustration into action.

Faith, a first-time voter and NYU freshman, joined the protests after hearing about the results. Standing amid the crowd, she handed out buttons promoting human rights. “I don’t feel too good,” she admitted. “But he’s going to be our president for the next four years, so hopefully he doesn’t mess up our already messed-up economy even more.”

Nearby, Christine McGowan, another protester, expressed her dismay over the outcome. Handing out election buttons and flags, she remarked, “We’re not going to be storming the Capitol trying to claim that it wasn’t a legitimate election. But it’s tragic that people believe he’s someone who should lead this country.” McGowan voiced her frustration, arguing that Trump’s record and legal troubles should have disqualified him from office.

The specter of Trump’s re-election has fueled fears among many that the 43 counts of legal charges he faces could be dismissed. “He should be in jail for the crimes he committed as a citizen,” one protester noted. “Instead, he’s been elected president again. It’s a disgrace.”

Across the nation, protests flared in disbelief and outrage. Demonstrators gathered outside Trump Tower in New York City days after the election, demanding accountability and answers. For them, the election’s outcome marked not an end but the beginning of a new kind of political struggle. Their grievances extended beyond the results to the broader state of the country, which they felt had been neglected and undermined.

For many voters,  Harris remains the candidate who embodies hope for the future. “I feel like the election was partially rigged,” Faith said. “It shows what society values—not just about women, but about people of color as a whole.” Looking ahead, she and others hope Harris will run again and that the nation will seize the opportunity to choose a path toward inclusivity and progress.

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