Allan Lichtman reflects on democracy after incorrect prediction of Kamala Harris win in US election
Allan Lichtman, a political forecaster known for accurate predictions, incorrectly forecasted Kamala Harris would win the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election. Following Donald Trump's victory, Lichtman expressed confusion and disappointment during a livestream with his son. On November 6, Trump secured a historic win, surpassing the required majority. He celebrated the result as a "magnificent victory for the American people," while Lichtman lamented the state of democracy in the U.S. Lichtman, who previously predicted Harris would be the first woman president, emphasized the decline of democracy globally. He urged hope and perseverance, especially among younger generations, before concluding the livestream.