American expatriates gathered to follow the results of the presidential election which pits Democrat Kamala Harris against Republican Donald Trump, this Wednesday, November 6, 2024. All are anxious at the idea of seeing the former President of the United States again. White House and fear a greater divide in American society.
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As the results come in, concern grows for Trinity, 20 years old, a student from Maine, present in Montpellier (Hérault) for a semester.
Like her, around forty Americans gathered this Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at the French American Center from 6 a.m. to follow the results of the American presidential election which pits Republican Donald Trump against Democrat Kamala Harris. Here, the trend is clearly democratic, unlike the results of the election and the famous “swing states”. “The more the results fall, the more my concern increases”comments the young student to our team of journalists.
Trinity, 20, a student from Maine, present in Montpellier (Hérault) for a semester, is worried about the consequences of Trump's victory.
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While waiting for the official proclamation of the results, the idea of seeing Donald Trump re-elected as the 47th president of the United States also worries Meghan, 20 years old, originally from Minessota. She studies political science at Paul Valéry University. To feel less alone, she came to the French American Center to experience this election with other expatriate compatriots. In view of the results which fall, the “bipolarization of American society is clear”for the young woman.
Jennifer, a retiree from Chicago, has lived in France for two years and voted remotely a month ago. “It’s hard to understand why so many Americans like Trump,” she explains, moved. “I woke up this morning and cried, I’m disappointed”she admits while wanting to maintain hope.
Anna Tyberg, co-president of the Democrats abroad Montpellier committee, still wanted to believe it while waiting for the results of the vote in the big cities. She also doesn't understand why so many Americans are favorable to Trump.
Harris is better for the economy. It will take months to determine how people voted and why.
Anna Tyberg, co-president of the Democrats abroad Montpellier committee
On the eve of the election, other American nationals did not hide their anxieties. “I think things could get bad if Trump becomes president”analyzed Kim Mousseron, who has lived in France for 27 years, following the information on the election on television.
American students speak with anguish of the consequences of the election of Donald Trump on American society
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Same questions for four young Americans, students in Montpellier, this year. All four are also Democrats.
John, from New York state, particularly fears Trump's proposals. “I'm afraid that if Trump wins, it's going to be serious for the United States for democracies and very dangerous for women, LGBT people and other minorities.” Doubts which are unlikely to be alleviated as Donald Trump has claimed victory.
Written with Olivier Brachard and Denis Clerc.
