America has elected Donald Trump—convicted felon, sexual abuser, racist and twice-impeached authoritarian—as its 47th president. Yesterday, we started our descent into a brutal era, now driven by a mandate of the American people.

Trump claimed over 72 million votes, outpacing Kamala Harris’s 67 million. This election wasn’t a fluke: it was an active choice. For the first time since 2016, the presidency is Trump’s by direct public demand. This is who America has chosen to be.

For women, minorities and anyone marginalized, this win is a punch to the gut. Those who say “we survived last time” are kidding themselves. This isn’t survival; it’s regression. America’s ideals of progress and inclusion? They’re shattered.

Generation Z was supposed to be the change—but their radicalization to far-right ideologies is undeniable. Women are already bracing for the loss of their rights. With Trump in power, we’ve put control over people’s bodies, lives and safety in the hands of those who will weaponize it.

The Supreme Court has essentially handed Trump unchecked power and a Republican Senate will be eager to deliver on his every whim. This means a more dangerous America, where police brutality, domestic terrorism and authoritarianism will not only tolerated but also encouraged.

America, if you’re so uninformed that you’ll let a far-right populist government exploit you, it’s time to wake up. Start by picking up a copy of Project 2025—it’s the explicit blueprint for your own oppression. Welcome to day one of many dark days ahead.