After four years in power Joe Biden stood for election in the US. Subsequently, he decided to give up his place to Kamala Harrisconvinced that she would have a better chance of winning against Donald Trump. However, this November 6, the results are clear. Donald Trump has indeed been elected president of the United States for a new mandate, four years later having left the White House in 2021. A shock for many Americans and many celebrities who loudly supported the Democrat like Jennifer Lopez, Beyoncé or even the rapper Cardi B.
While all the results were not yet known but the Republican's victory was no longer in doubt, the artist took over her Instagram account. In the story, she shared her disappointment and anger : “I hate yall bad” she said to her subscribers which translates into French as: “I hate you all“. It must be said that the 32-year-old young woman was largely committed to the Democratic candidate.
On November 1, the latter spoke during a Kamala Harris rally in Wisconsin. That evening, the rapper assured that it was the ex-prosecutor who made her want to get involved. Convinced of his future victory, she spoke in front of her activists indicator similarities in his journey with that of Donald Trump's competitor. “Like Kamala Harris, I too have often been seen as a loser, I have been underestimated. My success has been downplayed and discredited“, launched the star of Caribbean and Trinidadian origins. Support which unfortunately did not make it possible to tip the scales.
Cardi B seized by emotion after Donald Trump's victory: in France too, personalities rule
Following Donald Trump's victory as president of the United States, Emmanuel Macron congratulated his future counterpart (the inauguration being planned for January 2025, editor’s note). “Congratulations President Donald Trump. Ready to work together as we have been able to do for four years. With your beliefs and with mine. With respect and ambition. For more peace and prosperity” the president said to X.
Furthermore, personalities were less cheerful on social networks. Former swimmer Camille Lacourt wrote on Instagram: “So many crazy people at the head of powerful countries. I'm worried and sad” he said. For her part, actress Emma de Caunes posted a photo that says a lot about what she thinks of the new president of the USA (photo below). Valérie Trierweilerthe former first lady published a photo full of meaning. The Statue of Liberty sitting, holding her face in her hands.
There is no doubt that in the coming hours, other international stars will react to Donald Trump's victory. A victory that they thought impossible and yet… Here we go again for four years.