As Election Day 2024 polls draw to an end in America, former President and Republican Donald Trump claims victory over Vice President and Democrat Kamala Harris.
This makes him the second president to serve non-consecutive terms after Grover Cleveland, a feat that was last accomplished 132 years ago. While his landslide victory has ignited enthusiasm among his Right-wing supporters, it has also provoked deep-rooted anxiety among many who anticipate a return to the regressive and mercurial policies that marked his last term in the office. On the other hand, there are many in the United States who are disillusioned with the policies of the country regardless of which political party is in power.
During the peak of the election, social media became a battleground of its own. Memes flooded platforms like X and Instagram, with humor and satire becoming powerful weapons of expression to reflect the polarized and anticipatory mood of the nation. More than anything, this proves how meme culture has become a significant factor in political opinion, with viral posts influencing political narratives of both sides.
Here are Some of the Most Hilarious Memes that Went Viral During the Election:
My favourite election meme so far 😂
Does anyone know what film/show it’s from though? 🧐 #USElection pic.twitter.com/yDVYHQD9Kg
— Courtney Cucurella 🇪🇦 (@cheesybiscuit_) November 4, 2020
This meme encapsulates everything that’s repeatedly running through my head today … #ElectionDay pic.twitter.com/RfvuBmoUmZ
— MFW (@MFWitches) November 4, 2020
Please America, don’t do it again 😫#USElection2024 pic.twitter.com/Vah2J2cKuk
— M Mouse (@LFC_2024) November 5, 2024
good morning pic.twitter.com/yeASwDhdnn
— internet mom (@ashleyippolito) November 5, 2024
Alright, America. Don’t muck this one up. #USElection2024 pic.twitter.com/vqCINHkotf
— Danielle Flieler (@DanielleFlieler) November 5, 2024
The Harris/Walz camp right now pic.twitter.com/YA1kvsdWvr
— THAT SOUTHERN DUDE (@TSDmemes) November 6, 2024
If American politics could be summed up in a meme it may look like. #Election2024 #VotingMatters #election pic.twitter.com/l9C4NKSWa2
— Kaos (@kaos657) November 5, 2024
9:39am on election day pic.twitter.com/hIN05QGIVP
— Zack Knoll (@zackknoll_) November 5, 2024
combining election memes to do my part to save democracy 🫡🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/AejrgyiJxG
— Jimmy Mac (@JBNJimmyMac) November 4, 2024
Best meme for #DumpTrump #USElection
No idea who came up with it… but they are so spot on.
Please restart in a safe mode. pic.twitter.com/sNcFMRvToT
— Sharon Nayyar (@SharonNayyar) October 17, 2016