With the dust settling on the election results early Wednesday morning, it was clear: Former President Donald Trump had secured a commanding victory, becoming the President-Elect once again. The scale of his triumph left even some of the most vocal Trump critics stunned, and MSNBC’s *Morning Joe* hosts struggled to contain their shock on air, with what some outlets, like Mediaite, described as a “funereal” atmosphere.

As the election results continued to pour in, Joe Scarborough, typically known for his liberal slant, could barely mask his disbelief. “This is the biggest red wave I’ve seen since Ronald Reagan’s 49-state victory in 1984,” he said, visibly shaken. “It seems every Republican across the country improved. Donald Trump’s win is nothing short of dominating.”

Scarborough continued by reflecting on the political shift that has taken place in America. “America is far more to the right than it’s been in decades. Even going back to the Reagan years,” he noted. “And Trump not only won, but he helped pull other Republicans across the finish line, giving the GOP a commanding hold on the government for years to come.”

The sweeping nature of the victory was undeniable. “The scope and scale of this victory is sweeping,” Scarborough said, bluntly declaring, “This is a Democratic Party that has been wiped out.”

Jonathan Lemire, MSNBC’s White House correspondent, was equally despondent, laying out his frustrations about Trump’s success despite the controversies that surrounded him. “He was impeached twice. He botched the handling of the pandemic. He faced four criminal cases. He inspired January 6th,” Lemire lamented. “And yet, he won anyway. Now he returns to office with little oversight, bolstered by encouragement from Moscow and other foreign adversaries.”

Lemire’s concerns about Trump’s unchecked power were echoed by Claire McCaskill, a former Democratic senator, who claimed Trump had manipulated the nation’s fears. “Donald Trump knows this country better than we do. He understood that anger — and frankly, fear — were far more powerful than appealing to people’s better angels,” McCaskill said, highlighting the role of divisive issues like immigration and LGBTQ+ rights in Trump’s political strategy.

“The better angels went on vacation when Trump came down the escalator,” McCaskill continued, a statement that seemed to reflect the disbelief many Democrats were still grappling with.

Meanwhile, Trump supporters were quick to point out the growing disconnect between the Democratic Party and the American people. Kylie Jane Kremer, a prominent pro-Trump organizer, seized on the Democrats’ reaction. “Even after losing, they still can’t understand what’s really plaguing Americans. Democrats continue to insult the people they claim to represent, as though we can’t see what’s happening across our nation,” Kremer remarked. “This wasn’t just a win for Trump; it’s a win for the American people. And now we have a chance to *save America*.”

While MSNBC’s hosts lamented the election results and the power Trump was poised to wield in the coming years, it’s clear that for many Americans, the victory was not just about Trump, but about a broader rejection of the liberal agenda. As Trump prepares for another term in office, the political landscape is shifting in favor of a more conservative, America-first approach, one that clearly resonates with voters from all walks of life.