It’s the kind of narrative that’s been spinning nonstop since the polls closed: the so-called “Trump mandate,” the triumph of the “red wave,” the supposed victory of the Republican agenda.
The media’s endless chatter about how this was a clear victory for Trump and his followers is not just inaccurate—it’s dangerous. It’s a deliberate attempt to rewrite history and marginalize the power that we, as Black voters and women, have demonstrated time and again.
Here’s the reality: there is no Trump mandate. This year’s election results are a far cry from the sweeping victory that Fox News, the GOP, and every pundit desperate to prop up this failed president want you to believe. In fact, this election wasn’t a mandate for Trump—it was a repudiation of him, even if the numbers came close.
A closer look reveals something more profound: America is divided, yes—but one thing is crystal clear. The people rejecting Trump’s vision are not just a fringe—they are the majority of women and people of color. And if you are Black, if you are a woman, if you are someone who believes in justice, equality, and the promise of democracy, you are the future of this country.
Trump did not win on a mandate
Let me break it down. The media keeps spitting out numbers like Trump won Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin by razor-thin margins. Let’s be clear—those margins were small because they didn’t win these states outright.
The numbers tell a different story: there was massive resistance, particularly from Black voters and women of color who refuse to align with the regressive, divisive agenda of the Trump administration. And yet, even in the face of such resistance, the GOP is trying to spin it as some kind of decisive victory.
What they don’t want you to see is the real power behind this vote. Yes, every vote counts. But Black voters—particularly Black women—delivered a profound message. Exit polls show that in crucial battleground states, the overwhelming majority of voters who rejected Trump’s agenda were people from ethnically diverse backgrounds.
Black Americans, Hispanics, and Asian Americans collectively turned out to show that they will no longer be complicit in a system that seeks to erase their rights. When you see Trump celebrating what he calls a “red wave,” ask yourself why People of Color, especially Black Americans, are still overwhelmingly rejecting the policies that have hurt them time and time again.
Women rejected Trump
It wasn’t just Black voters who made their voices heard. Women—especially women of Color—stood up and said no. Kamala Harris may have lost this round, but her campaign ignited something we can’t ignore. The numbers don’t lie: 53% of women voted for her, a clear, resounding rejection of Trump’s misogynistic, backward-thinking policies.
Trump’s war on women’s rights, his disregard for the dignity of marginalized communities, and his disregard for basic human decency cost him. The fact that he even came close—that a deeply flawed, corrupt candidate like him could still garner any support—is a testament to how fractured this nation is. But it’s also proof that Black voters and women have the power to push back against this ugly tide.
Now, I’m hearing the same tired excuses: “It wasn’t a win for us, it was a loss.” “What’s the point of voting if things don’t change?” Let me tell you, that is exactly the kind of defeatist thinking that they want you to fall into. That’s the narrative they want you to internalize so that you don’t show up next time. So that you don’t show up in 2028. So that you don’t show up when it counts.
Let me make this clear: The defeat isn’t in the vote itself. The defeat is in giving up on democracy. When you decide your vote doesn’t matter, you play into the hands of a system that wants to strip you of your power.
The real battle is just beginning
There is no “Trump mandate.” There is no mandate for the misogynistic, racist agenda that defines the GOP under Trump. The truth is, if women and Black voters hadn’t turned out to vote in such historic numbers, the results would have been a clear mandate for the rollback of women’s rights and the continued degradation of communities of color. But we didn’t let that happen. We made it close. And in that closeness lies our power.
To those who want to talk about “a red wave,” let’s talk about the facts: the majority of women, the majority of African Americans, and the majority of non-white voters rejected Trump’s America. This was not a victory—it was a wake-up call. A call that should ring loud and clear: We are not done fighting.
Now is not the time to back down; Now is the time to rise. Now is the time to organize, to mobilize, and to remind America that the power of Black voters and women is undeniable. If we can fight through the noise, if we can see beyond the media spin, there’s only one conclusion: in 2028, we retake the White House. We retake the Senate. We retake the House. And we remake America into something better.
This isn’t a call for empty optimism. It’s a call for action. Your vote matters. Your voice matters. And we will not be silenced.
Stay tuned, because the real battle is just beginning.
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