WNBA star Angel Reese shared her reaction to Donald Trump’s unexpected win in the 2024 presidential election on Wednesday, voicing her disappointment on social media.
The Chicago Sky forward, known for her on-court resilience and strong stance on social issues, tweeted a heartfelt response after Trump was declared the 47th president, defeating Democratic nominee Kamala Harris.
“I’m so disappointed in America… Some of you just couldn’t selfishly put your pride aside huh??!?!?” Reese wrote. “As a woman, I’m heartbroken for us all…” Expressing a mix of shock and resolve, she added, “God is the best author and the best finisher. I’m just going to pray on this & think positive.”
Reese wasn’t alone in her sentiments. Several high-profile celebrities, from actors to advocates, have voiced similar concerns about the impact of Trump’s win, particularly regarding women’s and minority rights.
Oscar-winner Jamie Lee Curtis took to social media, saying:
Curtis urged her followers to “wake up and fight for women and our children and their futures,” underscoring the importance of resisting “tyranny” in the aftermath of the election.
Meanwhile, actress Christina Applegate expressed her dismay, even announcing she would close her longtime fan account on X, citing her frustration over Trump’s policies that, in her view, threaten women’s and disability rights.
“Don’t want followers like this… My child is sobbing because her rights as a woman may be taken away,” Applegate wrote.
Trump clinched a majority in the Electoral College early Wednesday, winning crucial swing states and securing 51% of the popular vote.
Addressing supporters, he celebrated what he described as “the greatest political movement of all time” and promised a “golden age for America.”
His opponent, Kamala Harris, has yet to comment directly but is expected to deliver a concession speech at Howard University later today.
As Trump’s supporters celebrate, Reese’s voice joins a chorus of those questioning the future of women’s rights and social progress under his administration.
For now, the WNBA star remains hopeful, urging others to “think positive” as Americans brace for what comes next.
