Obama was a fervent supporter of Harris during the whole campaign, cautioning voters that the 2024 election will be a contest of character and convictions rather than ideas.

However, considering that Trump won the Electoral College by a landslide 312 to 226 margin, the electorate’s choice is evident. Trump became the first Republican to win the popular vote by almost three million votes since former President George W. Bush in 2004, which helped to enable this victory.

This decision has seriously damaged the legacy of Barack Obama, the de facto leader of the Democratic Party, and will effectively leave the party powerless in Washington, D.C., until at least 2026.

The political devastation that Trump caused in 2024 has forced the Democrats to rebuild themselves after his victory eight years prior, which fundamentally changed the Republican Party. A large portion of members are asking the party to look for new leadership instead of depending on its previous leaders, the Washington Examiner reported.

In an effort to better oppose Trump, Democratic governors—many of whom are anticipated to seek the presidency in 2028—have formed a coalition known as Governors Safeguarding Democracy.

The Democratic Party is being urged by former Obama Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson to “do better than reach back to its glory days to find victory.” Johnson is requesting this as the coalition unites governors who are Democrats.