November 6th 2024.
As the sun rose over the bustling city of New York, the streets were filled with the familiar sights and sounds of the city. Among the crowds of people, a group of New Yorkers stood outside Trump Tower, a recognizable figure in the background. It was Election Day, and the city was buzzing with excitement.
Despite the warm summer-like weather, people took a break from their busy schedules to exercise their right to vote. The streets were peaceful, and there were no signs of violence or protests, thanks to the presence of police officers at various polling sites across the city.
Maddie Grussing, a 23-year-old from London who has been living in the US for five years, made her way to a polling site in Midtown Manhattan. As she cast her vote, she shared her thoughts with Metro, saying, "I just think it's really important to show up and vote and make your voice heard." She proudly voted for Kamala Harris, citing her alignment with the direction she wants for the country and the importance of issues like female reproductive rights.
Meanwhile, Metro's US news editor Jess Kwong was also in New York City, experiencing the excitement of Election Day firsthand. She woke up to a gorgeous, unseasonably warm day and decided to head to her nearby polling site at lunchtime. To her surprise, there was no line, and she was able to quickly fill out her ballot and submit it without any issues.
At the polling site, there was a police officer keeping watch, and only half of the voting booths were occupied. It was a seamless and efficient process, and it seemed like just another busy afternoon in the city. However, the day was far from over.
Despite the calm atmosphere, Grussing couldn't help but feel a sense of unease, especially with news reports of events happening around the country. "It can be a scary time," she admitted, referring to the events of four years ago when Trump supporters stormed the US Capitol.
As for Trump Tower, the infamous building in Midtown Manhattan, there was a noticeable presence of barricades, but no major police presence. Tourists gathered to take pictures with a professional impersonator of ex-President Donald Trump, and even a security guard from the tower didn't seem to mind.
But just a block south of Trump Tower, a different scene unfolded. A crowd had gathered around a Tesla Cybertruck, covered in spray paint, including the word "TRUMP" written across the trunk. Some people attempted to cover the writing with leftover spray paint, but another man soon stepped in and re-wrote the name of the Republican candidate in red, white, and blue.
The owner of the Cybertruck, Boris Vitvitskiy, proudly wore a Trump hat and a red shirt with the words "red state Republican" and a checkmark next to Trump's name and his running mate JD Vance. As a doctor from Indiana, he had participated in early voting and showed his support for the former president.
"This is my way of showing support for Donald Trump, the president of our country and the world," he declared confidently. "I believe he will save the world and restore balance to our nation, and we will all have long and beautiful lives again."
Vitvitskiy even invited people of all political views to express themselves by spray painting on his Cybertruck, the same vehicle that Trump was gifted by a podcaster during his campaign. "An election is just a competition, that's how I see it," he explained. "Anyone can write whatever they want, whether it's Harris or Trump. It's all about freedom of speech."
As the day went on, the energy in New York City remained high, and Vitvitskiy couldn't help but admire the unique atmosphere of the city. "This is awesome energy. Only in New York!" he exclaimed.
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