Cork people have their say on the outcome of the US election
Following Donald Trump’s victory over Kamala Harris to become the 47th president of the United States, Cork people share their thoughts on the outcome of the US election.
Holly McVitty, Kinsale:
Holly McVitty, Kinsale: Picture: Noel Sweeney"I don’t really listen or watch the news, I’m very sensitive and it affects me a lot; but I found out that he [Donald Trump] was elected, and I’m not happy about it.
"I’m not a huge fan of him, he wouldn’t be my cup of tea. I find that he is a dictator, he’s trying to just get people to follow along with him. I’m aware that there’s a lot of Trump supporters out there, but I don’t like him."
John-Paul O’Leary, Togher:
John-Paul O’Leary, Togher. Picture: Noel Sweeney"I feel like neither of them were great candidates.
"He [Donald Trump] had more of an outline of a policy than Kamala did, and I don’t think she did great in her previous roles in government either.
"I probably would’ve voted for Chase Oliver, because I don’t think either candidate is fit to be president. I think that economically it was the lesser of two evils."
Rían Coghlan, Macroom:
"There’s quite a gloomy mood around Cork today in respect to what the next four years will hold.
"I wouldn’t have voted for Donald Trump, I would’ve went for Jill Stein.
"I didn’t agree with Donald or Kamala’s policies, especially in regards to Palestine.
"In 2016, we saw a disintegration of politics, and I think he’s going to do a lot more damage during this term."
Siân Foley, Pope’s Quay:
"It’s such a kick in the teeth for women, queer people, immigrants, and asylum seekers —it’s a human rights issue.
"I think that I would’ve voted for Kamala Harris, I do obviously have issues with her stance with Gaza, but I think she’s a candidate that could have been pushed to work better.
"We have a strong right wing in Ireland, but the consensus at the moment is sadness."
Jim McGrath, Dungarvan:
"Most people thought that Kamala Harris was going to win it. Donald Trump is very controversial, but she obviously didn’t get her point across.
"I wouldn’t have voted for him because his record speaks for itself, I don’t know if he’s a reliable person.
"He deserved to win it this time, I suppose, he campaigned better, got a better response from people and won the popular vote."
Siobhán McCarter-Flynn, Bishopstown:
"It’s just crazy, it’s like something out of a terrible movie. It’s so depressing to hear.
"It makes me feel terrible, it’s abhorrent that a fascist has been left back into the White House.
"I think I would’ve had to vote for Kamala, I don’t believe in a lot of her policies, I am pro-Palestine, but I think because of the two-party system, it would’ve had to have been her."
