Fox News Host Inconsolable After Trump ‘Shattered’ His ‘Dream’
Veteran journalist Geraldo Rivera shared his disappointment on social media after Donald Trump’s decisive victory over Kamala Harris, calling it a “shattered dream” to see the first woman of color in the White House. Rivera’s posts on X reflected both serious reflection and questions about the nation's path forward under a second Trump presidency, marking a turning point in American politics.
In a series of late-night tweets, Rivera painted a grim picture of what could come. “Now that our first woman of color president’s dream has been dashed, what happens?” he asked. Rivera pondered if Trump would act on his campaign commitments to address “enemies from within,” speculating that this could lead to mass deportations and other aggressive actions.
Back in October, Rivera had criticized Trump’s refusal to concede the 2020 election and openly endorsed Harris. However, with Trump’s resounding win in 2024, he becomes the first president since Grover Cleveland to serve nonconsecutive terms. Despite Harris’s historic bid, her campaign could not withstand the appeal of Trump’s focus on border security, crime, and the economy.
Exit polls revealed that Trump’s themes resonated across a diverse voter base, notably with Latino men, a demographic that has often been challenging for Republicans to reach. “Why did so many Latino men gravitate toward Trump even as he daily demeaned Latino immigrants?” Rivera asked.
The answer to Latino support for Trump appears complex; many voters cited economic concerns, public safety, and a preference for policies emphasizing American identity. Trump’s direct style and emphasis on a strong economy and lower crime rates were compelling to many, and some observers suggested his authoritative leadership style resonated with male voters.
Rivera also acknowledged the deep emotions among Harris’s supporters, who had envisioned her presidency as a pathway to social progress. “Uncertainty, depression, and defeat infect half the country; elation, high fives, and swagger the rest,” he noted. Yet, Rivera urged restraint, discouraging any claims of election fraud, emphasizing, “Trump won fair and square. His extraordinary political comeback is historic.”
“Let us not stop hoping for a more just society. Also, let us not stoop to election denialism,” Rivera tweeted. His remarks reflect a larger sentiment among liberals, many of whom are grappling with the return of a Trump administration.