As the dust settles after a contentious presidential election, Americans await key appointments, analysis of the election results, and a look into the messaging strategies that shaped the race's outcome, as the country prepares for new leadership. President-Elect Donald Trump held just over 77 million votes to Vice President Kamala Harris's 74.5 million and it was key issues in exit polls that tell many Americans voted on economy, inflation, and immigration.

Dr. Kent Redfield, Professor Emeritus of Political Science from the University of Illinois begins by describing the Republican messaging and how it was just more relatable than the alternative, and how Harris was not able to differentiate herself from the current administration.

Despite economic growth nationally and the lowest inflation among advanced economies, Dr. Redfield says Democrats did not key in on how the economy would improve under a similar administration.

As for appointees and day-one promises, Dr. Redfield points to financial positions filled with experienced individuals. Issues could arise as a result of mass deportations, depending on whether those will be sweeping or limited to criminals.

President-Elect Donald Trump will be inaugurated on January 20th, 2025.

Dr. Kent Redfield appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show.