Published: 10 November 2016
Last updated: 4 March 2024
- four immediate responses that will speak for many progressives, both Jews and others;
- two analyses looking to the future; and
- some reactions from the rest of the world.
Four immediate personal responses
An American tragedy - David Remnick - The New Yorker 09.11.16
The election of Donald Trump to the Presidency is nothing less than a tragedy for the American republic, a tragedy for the Constitution, and a triumph for the forces, at home and abroad, of nativism, authoritarianism, misogyny, and racism. Trump’s shocking victory, his ascension to the Presidency, is a sickening event in the history of the United States and liberal democracy.
Trump's win, the greatest victory for antisemitism in America since 1941 – Bradley Burston – Haaretz 09.11.16
The Jew haters are celebrating. And Jews – from Jared Kushner to Sheldon Adelson –helped it happen.
I still love America. But, after Trump's victory, I don’t trust it – Peter Beinart – Haaretz 09.11.16
I’ve never felt less American and more Jewish. I hear my grandmother's voice in my ear: As Jews, we know history doesn't always march forward toward a better day.
Trump's victory: the night white supremacy made it to the White House – Samuel G. Freedman – Haaretz 09.11.16
I was a believer in American exceptionalism. Now, in the shattering aftermath of Donald Trump’s election as president, I don't recognise my own country.
Two analyses looking to the future
What the Tea Party tells us about the Trump presidency – Vanessa Williamson – Brookings Institution 09.11.16
What this means, how this happened, what to do now – Nathan J. Robinson – Current Affairs 09.11.16
There is no time to sit around goggle-eyed and slack-jawed. We should ask a number of straightforward questions, and try to figure out what’s what.
Some reactions from the rest of the world
How the rest of the world is reacting to Trump’s victory – Aysha Khan, Esther Yu Hsi Lee & Adrienne Mahsa Varkiani - ThinkProgress 09.11.16
Hint: it’s pretty much as you’d expect.
Right-wing Israeli lawmakers celebrate Trump’s victory: 'Time to push settlements' – Jonathan Lis – Haaretz 09.11.16
The era of a Palestinian state is over, says Minister.
European far-right populists revel in Trump victory – JTA 09.11.16
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