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Christina Applegate and other celebrities react to the loss of Kamala Harris

Christina Applegate and other celebrities react to the loss of Kamala Harris

Former President Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election against Vice President Kamala Harris early Wednesday morning.

Since then, a slew of celebrities have taken to social media to share their thoughts on the long-awaited result.

“Please unfollow me if you voted against women’s rights.” – Christina Applegate. wrote with X on Wednesday morning.

“Against the rights of disabled people. Yes, it is. Unfollow me because what you did is unrealistic. I don’t want such subscribers. So yes. Made. Also after today I will be closing this fan account that I have had for so many years because it sucks.”

Former President Donald Trump defeated Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election on Wednesday. AFP via Getty Images
Christina Applegate called the result “surreal.” Getty Images

Meanwhile, One Tree Hill actress Sophia Bush condemned the “MAGA gang” by posting a link showing former evangelical non-profit MAGA president Jason Yates arrested on suspicion of possessing child pornography.

“Great job giving the MAGA gang more power, America” ​​- Bush wrote via X. “I wonder how many people see this and STILL say, ‘But at least he’s not a black woman!’ tonight in the privacy of their homes. My heart is broken .”

Cardi B too reacted sharply to Harris’ defeat after publicly supporting her at a rally in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, last week.

Sophia Bush, pictured here on November 4, also spoke out about the results. Alexandra Buxbaum/Shutterstock
Bush, pictured here with Ashlyn Harris, expressed how “broken” she is. Sophia Bush/Instagram

“I hate you all so much,” she told voters who specifically voted for Trump in the battleground state of Georgia.

The “I Like It” rapper also shared her reaction to the results before Trump took the lead and admitted she was “very sad.”

“No matter what, I know (Harris) is probably emotional right now,” she said on Instagram Live. “I know there’s probably a lot going on in her head and I know she’s not listening to it, but she’ll see it eventually. I just hope she knows that no matter what happens tonight, millions of people are proud of her. Women all over the world are proud of her. Women of color are proud of her.”

Cardi B took to her Instagram Story to share her thoughts about the election live. yamcardib/Instagram
Despite the loss, the “WAP” rapper expressed how “proud” she was of Harris. yamcardib/Instagram

Andy Cohen criticized Republicans: including Trump — who claimed Trump’s 2020 loss to President Joe Biden was “rigged” asking your followers X“it turns out that the elections were NOT rigged????”

The Bravo personality later clarified her remarks: sharing a cute video with his son and told him: “We love our country, yes, we do. We will persevere, we will move forward.”

Lili Reinhart took to social media to focus on Trump’s past allegations, including at least 26 women publicly accusing the future president of some form of sexual assault.

“I cannot understand the feelings of the women who have come forward to say they were sexually assaulted by Trump,” she said. wrote on X. “Seeing millions of people vote for their abuser. My heart breaks for these women. I believe you and I’m really sorry.”

Andy Cohen said he still “loves” his country despite the defeat of the candidate he voted for. Mike Marsland/Getty Images for Hayu
Lili Reinhart has accused the new president of allegedly assaulting women in the past. Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP

Bette Midler shared her thoughts quoting a passage by American journalist Henry Louis Mencken that reads in part: “When a candidate for public office faces the voters, he does not face reasonable men; he is faced with a crowd of people whose main distinguishing feature is the fact that they are completely incapable of weighing ideas or even understanding anything but the most elementary.”

The journalist continued to write that “the most cunning and mediocre person” often becomes president.

Meanwhile, High Fidelity actor John Cusack put his point more bluntly: I write with X“The fact that the country chose to destroy itself by voting in a convicted rapist and Nazi is a sign of profound nihilism, to say the least.”

Bette Midler decided to share a quote from journalist H. L. Mencken. Getty Images
Meanwhile, Yvette Nicole Brown criticized her home state of Ohio for electing a Republican senator. John Salangsang/Shutterstock for HollyRod

Glee actor Kevin McHale reflected on the likelihood that Trump would be able to appoint more conservative Supreme Court justices during his term and wrote“The Supreme Court disappeared for the rest of my life. Ultra-conservative evangelical bigotry, xenophobia and racism are the mandate.”

Former “Community” actress Yvette Nicole Brown also spoke out about the “disgrace” of her home state of Ohio electing first-time candidate Bernie Moreno to the U.S. Senate over 2007 incumbent Democrat Sherrod Brown.

“It’s a shame on a level that I can’t even quantify,” she said. published on X. “My home state of Ohio chose a criminal. And it looks like this nation is choosing a criminal. AmeriKKKa will perform tonight. Just showing off.

Writer Stephen King added in a social media post: “In many stores that sell beautiful but fragile things, you will see a sign that says: IT LOOKS AMAZING TO HANDLE, BUT WHEN YOU BREAK IT, THEN IT IS FOR SALE. The same can be said about democracy.”

Writer Stephen King also shared his thoughts. Variety via Getty Images
Dave Portnoy, a former Trump supporter, praised the victory. Getty Images

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy went on a “rant” about his “kneeling reaction” to Trump “destroying” Harris in a lengthy speech. Instagram post shared late Tuesday night.

“For people like me, independent or moderate, Democrats have left us no choice,” he said. “The Democrats left us no choice. It was the worst campaign ever and their sheer arrogance and moral superiority drove people away. If you say you’re voting for Trump, suddenly you’re a Nazi, you’re Hitler, you’re trash. Enough, enough!”

Portnoy went on to criticize Harris and her party for “alienating all these middle-level people by acting like you’re better” than other people and “blatantly insulting our intelligence.”

Several celebrities –– including Taylor SwiftDick Van Dyke and Beyoncé have all publicly supported Harris, but many have not commented on the loss.

Several celebrities have previously endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. AP
Trump gave a quick celebratory speech early Wednesday morning. AFP via Getty Images

Trump became the projected winner early Wednesday after winning the coveted battlegrounds of Georgia, North Carolina and Pennsylvania.

The businessman will become the 47th president of the United States after previously serving as the 45th president, defeating Hillary Clinton in 2016. He then lost to President Joe Biden in 2020.

Trump thanked “the American people for the extraordinary honor of being elected” before his official victory during a celebration at his Mar-a-Lago home early Wednesday morning.