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Indian American Democrats react to presidential election setback
While the results mark a setback for many Democrats, leaders within the Indian American community have stressed the importance of remaining engaged and continuing the fight for the values they champion.
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks during the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc.’s 60th International Biennial Boule event in Houston, Texas, U.S., July 31, 2024. / Image- REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
Indian American Democrats expressed their disappointment and apprehensions following Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election on Nov. 6
Shri Thanedar, Michigan Congressman
Today is a difficult day for our nation. Despite the results on the Presidential level, it is imperative that we accept what happened and come together as a nation.
— Shri Thanedar (@ShriThanedar) November 6, 2024
We must always preserve, protect, and defend our country. It's what I pledge to do.
The Congressman who secured re-election to the U.S. Congress from Michigan’s 13th District, defeating Republican Martell Bivings by more than 35 percentage points, said, “Today is a difficult day for our nation. Despite the results on the presidential level, it is imperative that we accept what happened and come together as a nation. We must always preserve, protect, and defend our country. It’s what I pledge to do.”
Jeremy Cooney, NY Senator
My statement on last night's Presidential election results. pic.twitter.com/JaxTBECTas
— Senator Jeremy Cooney (@SenatorCooney) November 6, 2024
Cooney, who also secured re-election in New York’s 56th State Senate District, won 58 percent of the vote against Republican challenger Jim VanBrederode, a former Gates Police Department chief, in a competitive race focusing on public safety and economic progress.
Reacting to the presidential outcome, Cooney said, “While I am deeply disappointed in the outcome of yesterday’s election, Vice President Harris’ historic campaign energized and inspired millions of Americans, including a majority of residents in Greater Rochester. As our community and nation prepare to confront the consequences of this election, democratic representation at the state and local level is now more important than ever.”
Ajay Jain Bhutoria, DNC member and Community advocate
Congratulations President Elect Trump !
— Ajay Jain Bhutoria (@ajainb) November 6, 2024
America failed to elect its First Women President again !
People have voted for a Change to handle Border issues, economy, immigration, crime, Wars ! I respect their choice . We did all We can !
Prominent fundraiser for the party, Bhutoria acknowledged Trump’s win on X while expressing regret over Vice President Harris’ defeat. “Congratulations President Elect Trump! America failed to elect its first woman president again! People have voted for a change to handle border issues, the economy, immigration, crime, and wars. I respect their choice. We did all we can!”
Reshma Saujani, Founder Moms First and Girls Who Code
Saujani shared her reflections on the election outcome, calling for resilience and a focus on local-level activism. “Now we know the battle ahead of us. This election, we saw the power of moms. We made childcare into a true priority. Now, we are going to fight like hell to build a kinder, more compassionate country and world. It’s not going to be easy, but nothing about motherhood is.”
While the results mark a setback for many Democrats, leaders within the Indian American community have stressed the importance of remaining engaged and continuing the fight for the values they champion.
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