2024 Presidential Election

The 2024 presidential election is expected to be a highly contested and polarized race, with former President Donald Trump running against incumbent President Joe Biden. Trump has repeatedly claimed that he won the 2020 election, despite losing the popular vote by over 7 million votes and the electoral college by 74 votes. He has also refused to concede or acknowledge Biden’s legitimacy, and has continued to spread false and misleading information about the election, the COVID-19 pandemic, and other issues. Trump has also hinted at his intention to reverse many of Biden’s policies and actions, such as rejoining the Paris climate agreement, restoring the Iran nuclear deal, and expanding voting rights and health care access. Trump has also expressed his support for authoritarian leaders, such as Vladimir Putin of Russia and Kim Jong-un of North Korea, and his disdain for democratic allies, such as NATO and the European Union. Trump has also shown his hostility and intolerance towards racial and ethnic minorities, immigrants, women, LGBTQ+ people, and other marginalized groups, and has incited violence and hatred among his supporters, such as the deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.

Presidential Election 2024

If Trump is elected president in 2024, he could try to take the country backward and undo the progress and achievements of the civil rights movement, which was a nonviolent social movement and campaign from 1954 to 1968 in the United States to abolish legalized racial segregation, discrimination, and disenfranchisement in the country.

The movement secured new protections in federal law for the civil rights of all Americans, such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and the Fair Housing Act of 1968.

However, these laws have been challenged and weakened by various Supreme Court decisions, such as Shelby County v. Holder (2013), which struck down a key provision of the Voting Rights Act, and by various state and local policies, such as voter ID laws, gerrymandering, and redistricting, that have made it harder for Black Americans and other minorities to exercise their right to vote.

Moreover, racial and ethnic disparities and inequalities persist in various aspects of society, such as education, health, income, wealth, criminal justice, and political representation.

Trump could try to further erode and undermine the civil rights of Black Americans and other minorities by appointing conservative and loyalist judges to the federal courts, including the Supreme Court, by reversing or repealing federal laws and regulations that protect civil rights,

by cutting funding and resources for civil rights enforcement agencies, by promoting and endorsing white supremacist and extremist groups and ideologies, and by using his executive power and influence to suppress, intimidate, and harass his opponents and critics.

Trump could also try to exploit and exacerbate the existing social and political divisions and conflicts in the country, by spreading misinformation and propaganda, by inciting violence and chaos, by delegitimizing and attacking the media and the institutions of democracy, and by undermining the credibility and integrity of the electoral system.

However, Trump’s attempt to take the country backward would not go unchallenged or unopposed. Gen Z and Millennials, who are the youngest and most diverse generations in the country, would likely resist and protest against Trump’s policies and actions, as they have done in the past.

Gen Z and Millennials have been more active and engaged in social and political issues, such as climate change, gun control, human rights, gender equality, racial and ethnic discrimination, LGBTQ+ rights, abortion and birth control, bullying, dating and marriage, religion, and animal welfare, than older generations.

They have also been more vocal and influential in expressing their views and opinions, using various platforms and channels, such as social media, online petitions, blogs, podcasts, and videos.

They have also been more creative and innovative in organizing and mobilizing their peers and allies, using various strategies and tactics, such as boycotts, sit-ins, marches, rallies, strikes, and civil disobedience.

Gen Z and Millennials have also been more aware and educated about the history and legacy of the civil rights movement, and have drawn inspiration and lessons from its leaders, such as Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, Malcolm X, John Lewis, and others.

They have also learned from the successes and failures of the movement, and have adapted and improved their methods and goals to suit the current context and challenges.

They have also been more inclusive and collaborative in their approach, and have sought to build coalitions and alliances with other groups and movements, such as Black Lives Matter, Me Too, Women’s March, March for Our Lives, and others, that share their vision and values for a more just and equitable society.

Therefore, if Trump is elected president in 2024 and tries to take the country backward, he would likely face a strong and sustained opposition and resistance from Gen Z and Millennials, who would not allow him to undo the achievements and aspirations of the civil rights movement.

Gen Z and Millennials would also likely be joined and supported by many other Americans, who would not tolerate or accept Trump’s authoritarian and divisive agenda.

Gen Z and Millennials would also likely use their power and influence to elect and support candidates and leaders who would represent and advance their interests and rights, and who would uphold and defend the principles and ideals of democracy and freedom.

Gen Z and Millennials would also likely continue to fight and advocate for the causes and issues that they care about, and to seek and create positive and lasting change in their communities and in the world.

If Tump proposed such a challenged to the protections this country have the real prospect tuning into something Gen Z’s and Millennials have never experience in their lifetime with violence much worse than the 70’s and 60’s, and and the real  possibilities it will be worse this time around because of all the advances in technology and change in demographics.

Gen Z’, Millennials and others must be aware of this REAL possibility. NO ONE WIN.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_United_States_presidential_election                                                                                                                                                                                             https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/lindsey-graham-warns-donald-trump-could-lose-in-2024-if-he-focuses-on-2020-election/ar-AA1lYTun                                         https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/as-election-looms-biden-struggles-to-match-trumps-judicial-appointments/ar-AA1m2WwF

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Editor, 2024 – Real talk