Since President Donald Trump’s administration took power, there has been less Democratic influence in ongoing government decisions. The only time anyone sees Democrats speak on social issues and Trump’s executive orders is if they follow the politician on social media platforms or read left-leaning news.
Politicians, like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders, are constantly trying to remind and educate any American who will listen to what they believe needs to be done in this country. As Democrats continue to live in the shadows of far-right extremists, they are trying their best to spread their policies out in the U.S.
The 2024 presidential election was a tough one for the Democratic Party; with the results not coming out as they hoped for, it hurt their influence in politics. Democrats have now found themselves in a place of confusion and without hope for the future.
During Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign, Democrats took on a centrist strategy hoping to gain undecided and less extreme right-wing voters. This agenda might have worked before, but in these times of extremism, that strategy was useless, and Democrats are only now realizing it.
With Democrats struggling to find footing in the fight for diversity in this new administration, many members of the party have thought about rebranding their ideology and identity.
“We need to have our own ideas,” said Democratic representative Josh Gottheimer. “We’ll never again if we are just playing defense.”
It is very apparent that the Democratic Party is in a black hole they created, and it will take a lot of hard work and rebranding to get the Democratic Party back in the spotlight.
As protests, boycotts and rallies start in response to the Trump administration, Democratic leaders are engaging increasingly through online and in-person events. It is unfortunate that the Party has lost its stronghold in the government, members must hope they manage to rise on top again.
It is crucial to stay informed on what the left-wing politicians are fighting for in this new administration. Even though they may have vanished from credited media, Democrats are still trying to advocate for what is right.
