The former leader of Podemos and former vice-president of the government, Pablo Iglesiascall “radicalize” after the overwhelming victory of Donald Trump against Kamala Harris in the American elections. Furthermore, he urges the left to stop supporting the government of Pedro Sanchez “so that the PP does not govern with VOX” since, according to him, this amounts to “giving the game to the extreme right”. “It’s time to radicalize“I am not looking for a center that does not exist,” he said in a message posted on social networks after confirming that the Republican candidate would return to the White House.
“There is an important lesson for the Spanish left from the US elections. I think it will work “Let’s save Sánchez so that the PP does not govern with Vox” This is giving the game board to the far right. “It is time to radicalize, and not look for a center that does not exist,” Pablo Iglesias said in his message after Trump’s victory in the North American elections.
There is an important lesson for the Spanish left from the US elections. Thinking that “Let’s save Sánchez so that the PP does not govern with VOX” will work is giving the game to the far right. It’s time to radicalize, not look for a center that doesn’t exist.
— Pablo Iglesias 🔻{R} (@PabloIglesias) November 6, 2024
With the victory of the Republican candidate, it will be the first time in more than a century that a former president of the United States becomes president again (he already governed between 2017 and 2021) after losing an election (those of 2020). Trump’s victory sparked a wave of reactions on the national political scene, like that of Pablo Iglesias. Other Podemos leaders also spoke out, such as MEP and former Minister of Equality, Irene Monteroor the deputy and secretary general of the purple party, Ione Belarra.
Montero assures that Trump’s victory represents the triumph of “sexism”. “The United States demonstrates that “lesser evil” progressivism is a red carpet in front of barbarism. Abandoning feminism makes machismo win. Failing to strengthen public services and being the big proponent of genocide makes Trump win. Feminists and Democrats of the United States, with you,” he said in a message on social media.
The United States demonstrates that “lesser evil” progressivism is a red carpet in front of barbarism. Abandoning feminism makes machismo win. Not strengthening public services and being the big supporter of genocide makes Trump win
American feminists and democrats, with you
– Irene Montero (@IreneMontero) November 6, 2024
The leader of Podemos considers that Donald Trump’s victory against Kamala Harris is due to “failure of progressive Malmenorism”. “Trump is returning to the White House and he is doing so not because of his own merits or the success of his lies, but fundamentally because of the failure of progressive evil. The reaction and fascism can only be stopped by firm and courageous progress,” Ione Belarra said on social networks.
Trump is returning to the White House and he is doing so not because of his own merits or the success of his lies, but fundamentally because of the failure of progressive evil. Reaction and fascism can only be stopped by firm and courageous progress.
– Ione Belarra (@ionebelarra) November 6, 2024
For his part, the former spokesperson for Podemos in Congress, Pablo Echeniquenames Kamala Harris as the main person responsible for Donald Trump’s victory in the American elections. “The United States could not choose on the left: there was none. When there is no left, there is no limit to the right. When there is no program battle, elections become a casting call. Trump’s victory is the unstoppable consequence of this situation. This will increase tensions in the world. Prudence and determination,” said Echenique.
The United States could not choose the left: there was none.
When there is no left, there is no limit to the right. When there is no program battle, elections become a casting call. Trump’s victory is the unstoppable consequence of this situation.
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– Pablo Echenique (@PabloEchenique) November 6, 2024
Trump’s victory
The Republican candidate won over current Vice-President Kamala Harris, with a victory bigger than expected in the American elections which were held this Tuesday, November 5. The Republican convinced the North American electorate with a message focused on the economy and economic recovery. “The American Dream”. Trump managed to win even in Democratic Blue Wall (Blue Wall): he managed to be the most voted in Democratic strongholds like Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, the latter key state of Swing Statesthat’s to say hinge states which determine which side undecided voters choose.
Trump succeeded 277 electoral votesaccording to projections of Fox News. 270 electoral votes are needed to be elected president. The Republican also won in Georgia and North Carolina. Ohio and Florida, traditionally swing states in the past, emerged as Republican.
