Staff Reports
In a delightful twist for supporters of the MAGA movement, the Two Bridges precinct in New York City has become a small pocket of red in an overwhelmingly blue metropolis. Just three weeks after the election results rolled in, a shocking revelation surfaced: Trump claimed victory in a precinct of his own hometown, securing a stunning 16-vote margin out of fewer than 500 total votes. For the first time, a precinct in the Big Apple has embraced its local hero, and the implications are electrifying.
Trump won one voting precinct in Manhattan https://t.co/WUf8O3zpo9
— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) November 27, 2024
Located adjacent to Chinatown, this area has a majority Chinese population, with census data revealing that over 60% of its residents hail from the East. Interestingly, the demographic edges skew older too, with a median age of 44 years, making the borough’s voters wise beyond their years. When it comes to financial prowess, however, this precinct’s median income hovers around $25,000, significantly lower than the citywide median. Perhaps it’s a reminder of the economic realities facing many who’ve felt left behind and are ready to take a gamble on a change in leadership.
Trump evidently made quite the impact during his campaign run in New York City—while he may not have secured any electoral votes, the traction he gained is nothing short of noteworthy. His vote share increased drastically, especially in the Bronx, where he captured nearly 27% of the vote, a leap from the paltry 9% he garnered in 2016. Meanwhile, Vice President Harris dominated Manhattan, getting around 81% of the votes there; however, her performance fell short compared to Joe Biden’s in 2020 across every single borough. In contrast, Trump’s supporters were filled with hope as he improved upon his previous bid.
In the lead-up to Election Day, excitement reached a fever pitch as Trump made a splash at Madison Square Garden for his third major rally in the city. Gracing the stage with him were notables like Elon Musk, Dana White, Tucker Carlson, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Tulsi Gabbard. It’s a line-up that would make any Conservative heart flutter, proving that even in a sea of blue, there’s a coalition forming among the thinkers, doers, and fighters of the right.
Looking back at history, the last time New York voted for a Republican president was way back in 1984—when President Ronald Reagan triumphed for his second term. Reagan himself made a head-turning campaign appearance in the same Bronx neighborhood before his first win in 1980. Fast forward to the present, and the 45th President of the United States has also paraded through the Bronx, replicating that historic push with two significant events. Could this be the beginning of a Republican resurgence in a place long considered a Democratic stronghold? Only time will tell, but the winds of change appear to be stirring up excitement for conservatives in the city.
