Reflections on the Trump Triumph

I first voted for president in 1972. Richard Nixon won, but I should have voted for JFK (despite his infidelities). 

God nudged me to write a book on the 1976 election. Shirley and I cried when Ronald Reagan lost in the primary. We rejoiced four years later when Reagan launched a revolution called “Morning in America.” We were in the crowd near the  Capitol Building when he was sworn in on January 20, 1981.

In ten subsequent national elections we voted, prayed, dealt with angst, and felt encouragement in various years. Elections can be like yo-yos (do they still use that name?), but remain amazing tools of free governments to make minor or major societal course corrections.

The day after the Trump Red Wave, here are my reflections on the historic 2024 race.

Reflections on the Trump Triumph

Like many Americans and others around the world, I was nervous approaching the recent vote. Three days ago during my daily prayer walk, I asked God if he could share with me the outcome. He whispered into my mind, “Trump is going to win and it will not be close.”

I was encouraged by his words (you know why I voted for President Trump). I didn’t share them with anyone because I didn’t want to be wrong due to human weakness and bias.

Shirley and I prayed and cried again last night when Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States–the only president besides Grover Cleveland to serve two non-consecutive terms. I will put my reflections in numbered points that flow from a stream of consciousness the last 24 hours. I welcome yours in return. Above all, I want be honest, fair, and committed to seeking the truth.

1. Donald Trump and J.D. Vance won the 2024 vote in epic, historic fashion. The Republicans were outspent by the Dems 3-1. The liberal news media gave 80% negative coverage to Trump and 90% positive reporting to Harris-Walz. Academia and Hollywood gave 90% of their endorsements to the  Democrats. Yet, clear thinking Americans gave Trump and the GOP the national popular vote vote, an Electoral College victory, flipped the Senate Republican, and of this writing, are likely to hold the House of Representatives. That’s historic and utterly amazing.

2. Trump won as Tucker Carlson has observed because, “The bravest man is your leader.” Donald Trump spoke (usually over an hour) at 900 rallies over the last eight years–unprecedented in American history. He worked harder than any candidate in history, touched the hearts of millions of normal Americans, withstood the constant lawfare of the Deep State, and escaped assassination twice. He earned the right to lead this nation.

3. I have never liked Trump’s personality (name calling) nor his sordid sexual past. But I overlooked his flaws because he loves his country, adheres to a basic biblical worldview (best for the folks), is an astute businessman who understands economic freedom, and is a feared and trusted commander in chief. He means it when he says, “God bless America.”

4. Kamala Harris was one of the worst VP’s in history with lower ratings than President Biden. Politically, she was a weak candidate with an even worse sexual past than Trump. She was essentially a machine politician propped by a willing media with few accomplishments, scant understanding of business and working people, and a thoroughly atheistic worldview (Left). The American people saw through the smoke and mirrors and either didn’t bother to turn out, or voted for Trump. 

5. The Democratic Party is no longer your father or grandfather’s party of decent values and support for working people. 75% of billionaire wealth in the U.S. supports the Dems. The party is anti-God, anti-common sense (biological men in women’s sports, open, chaotic borders etc.), and whose main issue is killing innocent children (abortion). They’re worse than the barbaric Aztecs who sacrificed babies by the thousands. One news network reported the Democrats spent a half billion dollars this news cycle championing abortion. Let that sink in. It’s blood money. The current Democratic Party wants to destroy America as we know it. Enough people woke up this election cycle to stop their plans.

6. The Republican Party is often wimpy–but generally adheres to good principles. Thanks to Trump, it is now the party of the working class with an amazingly broad coalition: 1. Elon Musk who saved free speech in America. 2. RFK Jr. will lead a “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) coalition against Big Pharma and future medical manipulations (Covid). 3 Charlie Kirk’s Turning Point USA recruits probably turned out more new voters than the RNC. 4. Tulsi Gabbard who exposed the hypocrisy of the Dems and switched parties. And numerous other unknown heroes were worked harder than the other party to win this election.

7. God answered millions of prayers from his people in this election cycle. They were led by the leaders of the “Baptism Revival” on college campuses, Intercessors for America and their army of prayer warriors, the Million Women rally in D.C., Sean Feucht’s “Kingdom to the Capitol” tour, and many churches and small groups who prayed in the spirit of 2 Chronicles 7:14. God heard our prayers and changed the culturally suicidal direction of our nation.

8. We remain in a worldview battle for the destiny of the USA. As Proverbs says in simple terms, it’s “the godly versus the ungodly.” We must re-evangelize the nation, bring God’s love and truth into all our institutions, deal with an ominous 36 trillion dollar debt, and see another Great Awakening on U.S. soil and around the world. The Trump Red Wave could be a wholesome stimulus. America’s 250 anniversary is right around the corner (July 4, 2026). What we really need is a “red wave” of the blood of Jesus washing away our sins and changing us through repentance, faith, and the power of the Holy Spirit.

Bill O’Reilly framed last night’s Trump victory in these terms:

Grover Cleveland has company. The jumbo politician was the only President to win non-consecutive terms until this week. The world was a far different place back in 1892, but the American leadership system was essentially the same: old Grover got more electoral votes than the Republican Benjamin Harrison, a boring guy with a limp handshake.

Like President Harrison, one-termer Joe Biden screwed it all up. So, his cheerleader soulmate Kamala Harris lost to Donald Trump, a man who has regained power through sheer determination.

The former President is the hardest-working campaigner in history, and it’s not even close. Someone stop him before he holds another rally.

I don’t know if revenge is sweet for Mr. Trump, but he has vanquished his many enemies. They are bitter and befuddled. Now, everything in America changes as Republicans will take a sledgehammer to progressive politics. Donald Trump has plans.

MAGA people should embrace a “no gloat zone.” No retribution is needed. Having Trump back in power is entirely too much for the forces of the left. That should be sufficient for Trump supporters… Donald Trump should now employ an element of caution, something he’s not used to doing. But it is imperative that he does so.

As for Ms. Harris, she gave it a go. There’s honor in strenuous effort, as Donald Trump should know. We the people should process the election in that context. It’s the American way.

In every election we should be humble and grateful for the freedom to choose our leaders. 

These are my reflections. I’d love to hear yours.

God bless and guide Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, and the people of the United States of America.