It's not a shock, it's a natural consequence of the rot continuing its course.

The USA is an empire founded in bloodshed and hatred, and it is only becoming more so as it decays. Until you rewrite what the USA means, this will only continue.

now is not 2024, when people felt the sting of inflation and the collective trauma of covid

now is still largely the the same, top 2-3 issues are related to money, cultural or societal issues are on the rise and shifting in polls, a welcomed sign