By Last week, Mark Halperin reported that sources inside both campaigns told him that Kamala Harris was struggling to gain traction., despite raking in an astronomical amount in fundraising.
“I just saw some new private polling that’s very robust. Private polling,” the political reporter claimed. Kamala Harris “is in a lot of trouble … In the conversations I’m having with Trump people and Democrats with data, they are extremely bullish on Trump’s chances in the last 48 hours. Extremely bullish.”
“I just saw some new private polling that’s very robust. Private polling,” says @MarkHalperin. Kamala Harris “is in a lot of trouble … In the conversations I’m having with Trump people and Democrats with data, they are extremely bullish on Trump’s chances in the last 48 hours.… pic.twitter.com/KF3tSM2sLo
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Now, in a provocative statement during a recent interview with Tucker Carlson, Halperin issued a stark warning about the potential psychological toll on Americans if Donald Trump wins the 2024 presidential election. Halperin, a well-known political analyst, predicted that a Trump victory could trigger “the greatest mental health crisis in the history of the country,” affecting millions who are deeply opposed to the former president.
Halperin’s comments came in response to Carlson’s question about how Democrats and other Trump critics might react if the former president returns to the White House. Halperin warned that the emotional fallout could be long-lasting and severe, particularly for those who see Trump as a symbol of political and social turmoil.
“I think tens of millions of people will question their connection to the nation, their connection to other human beings, their connection to their vision of what the future for their children could be like,” Halperin said during the interview. He predicted that the mental health crisis would not be a brief moment of despair but a prolonged struggle for many, with far-reaching impacts across the country. He suggested that the crisis could manifest in increased substance abuse, relationship breakdowns, and trauma in workplaces, as Americans grapple with a Trump presidency they find deeply distressing.
NEW: Mark Halperin predicts there will be the biggest mental health crisis in American history if Trump wins, predicts Democrats will resort to violence.
Halperin predicts there will be workplace fights and violent protests launched by the left.
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— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) October 15, 2024
Halperin’s dire prediction underscores the emotional and psychological stakes of the upcoming election. For many, Trump is not just a political figure but a divisive symbol. “They think he’s the worst person possible to be president,” Halperin explained, adding that the emotional shock of Trump winning in a legitimate election could be overwhelming for many Americans, particularly in light of his controversial first term and the events surrounding the January 6th Capitol attack.
Carlson, visibly surprised by Halperin’s bleak forecast, pressed him on whether the psychological crisis could lead to violent unrest. Halperin didn’t rule out the possibility, suggesting that emotional turmoil could spill over into physical confrontations in protests, workplaces, and even personal settings. “I think there will be some degree of violence,” he said, though he stressed that the primary manifestation of the crisis would be psychological rather than physical.
In a broader context, Halperin also raised concerns about how Trump might handle such a national crisis, should he return to office. He expressed hope that Trump would take steps to unify the country, perhaps through thoughtful cabinet appointments and legislative priorities aimed at bridging the nation’s divides. However, Halperin acknowledged that the psychological wounds would be deep and would require substantial efforts to heal.
Ultimately, Halperin’s remarks paint a grim picture of post-election America, but there’s no doubt that he’s grounding his prediction in the past. During the 2017 inauguration of Donald Trump, police arrested over 200 during violent protests in Washington, D.C.
If Halperin is right, expect to see this again soon.
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