Fear triumphs over hope as Trump wins the presidency — how did it happen? 

To elect Donald Trump once may be regarded as a misfortune; to elect him twice looks like craziness

President eledt Donald Trump speaks during an election night event at the West Palm Beach Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Sometimes fear triumphs over hope.

Donald Trump’s shocking victory in the 2016 US presidential election was described as a leap into the political unknown. This time there is no excuse. America knew that he was a convicted criminal, serial liar and racist demagogue who four years ago attempted to overthrow the government. It voted for him anyway.