In the wake of the 2024 presidential election, students at Hamilton voiced their disappointment and frustration over the election results, with many expressing concerns about the values shaping the political landscape. Following Trump’s victory, students took to social media to share their reactions, stances, and opinions on the aftermath of the election, speaking out about how unhappy they are with the outcome of the election.
Without hesitation, AMPA junior Max Dawson voiced his frustration with the re-election of Donald Trump, saying it was divisive.
“It is so embarrassing that a fascist with 34 felony convictions is gonna be put in office because people are too scared to have a woman in power,” Max said. “Disgusting.”
His words reflect the disappointment of many students who had hoped for a different outcome, particularly with the potential to see the first woman president of the United States.
Humanities junior Vladimir Garcia echoed this sentiment, pointing out the gender bias he feels may have impacted the election.
“Is it that hard to vote for a woman? I promise you if it was a white man other than Kamala they would’ve won,” he said, highlighting frustrations over the barriers that women, especially women of color, continue to face in politics.
For Amira Flowers, a senior in the Humanities program, the election results are a reminder of the importance of political education and awareness.
“I think a lot of us are disappointed in the results of the election, but this shows how important it is to educate younger adults on politics,” Amira explained. She emphasized that understanding candidates’ impact on basic human rights is crucial, underscoring her belief that “money shouldn’t be considered more valuable than basic human rights and morality.”
On the other hand, Humanities senior Laura Lavetts shared a more personal reflection on the outcome. “It was hard seeing him win as a young girl in 2016, and harder seeing him win now in 2024,” she said. “It feels like there’s this constant tug of war between wanting to stay hopeful and the reality that we’re back in the same place we were in before.”
The responses from these students reflect a broader sense of disillusionment and a desire for change in the nation’s political dynamics. As the younger generation continues to engage with politics, many hope for a future where values such as equality, morality, and respect for human rights are placed at the forefront.
AMPA Junior, Willow Zevon, remarked on the powerful connections that have emerged from these challenging times. “I can see people coming together over the heartbreak of these results. I’ve had deep and meaningful conversations with people I never thought I would get close with,” Willow shared.
Willow said she found comfort in solidarity and communicating with peers.
“Even through all of this heartache, I feel we’ve found and maintained a stronger community in our school,” she said.
