Mexican American voted for Trump, does not hate self.

As a proud first-generation college graduate, I am a gay Mexican American with undocumented family members living in the United States. My own mother was once deported to Mexico, and I know firsthand what it's like to experience homelessness as a child. You would think that as someone who embodies everything the Democrats claim to support, I would naturally align with their political views. But that couldn't be further from the truth.

In recent years, the Democratic party has adopted a progressive platform that seems to ignore the decades of change and progress that have already been made. Instead, they focus on divisive and misleading issues, building their campaigns on a foundation of false promises and shallow gestures.

Let me be clear: my decision to vote for Donald Trump does not make me a racist, sexist, misogynistic, or homophobic individual. Like many Americans, I am tired of being labeled and shamed by the self-righteous and label-obsessed left for simply having different opinions.

In her concession speech, Vice President Kamala Harris claimed to have built strong coalitions. However, in reality, she did the opposite. She failed to motivate enough Black, Latino, Asian, Jewish, union, and female voters to support her. Even with abortion being a top issue, fewer women voted for Harris than they did for Joe Biden. It's clear that Harris and the Democrats have ignored the data and the needs of the voters.

For the past four years, the Democratic party has demonized men and blamed them for all of society's problems. And then, in a desperate attempt to win our votes, they spent months trying to "love" guns and releasing camo hats. Even former President Barack Obama resorted to shaming his "brothers," essentially calling them sexist, despite the fact that Black men supported Hillary Clinton in 2016.

But it's not just men who have been alienated by the Democrats. As a Latino, I am tired of the party trying to change our language and culture, with terms like "Latinx" and "Latine." The Biden-Harris administration's handling of the southern border was a major concern for many Americans, including myself. We watched as our own citizens, including veterans and the homeless, suffered while billions of dollars were spent on newly arrived migrants. Meanwhile, Trump was able to secure the border without any congressional approval. As someone with undocumented family members who have been in the U.S. for over 20 years, it was frustrating to see them working, paying taxes, and buying homes with no benefits, while new migrants were given government-funded assistance. This election became personal for me and many other Latinos.

But my concerns go beyond just immigration. As a U.S.-born Mexican American, I am part of the youngest demographic in the country. And what matters to me, and many other Latinos like me, is being able to find jobs, afford the cost of living, buy a home, support our families, and achieve the American Dream. Unfortunately, over the past four years, all of that has become increasingly difficult. And if you don't believe me, consider yourself blessed. This struggle has even caused some Latinos to break away from their generational loyalty to the Democratic party.

It was ironic to see Democratic leaders, like Michelle Obama, who is reportedly worth tens of millions of dollars, talking about how the rich take more than their fair share. Meanwhile, she was sandwiched between billionaires Governor JB Pritzker and Oprah Winfrey at the DNC in Chicago. Pritzker even taunted Trump for not being a "real billionaire," which was completely unrelatable. Billionaire Mark Cuban also hit the campaign trail for Harris. The only exception was Taylor Swift, who gracefully encouraged everyone to do their own research before making a decision. This level of relatability was in stark contrast to the Republican National Convention, where everyday people spoke about issues that most Americans worry about, like the cost of groceries, safety, jobs, and the border crisis.

Democrats, please take a moment to reflect on your policies and the impact they are having on your own base. Even in Chicago, Trump gained ground in Latino wards, and he only lost in Illinois by 9 percentage points. This should serve as a wake-up call for the party to listen to the voices of the people.

In a recent news conference, Governor Pritzker told Trump, "You come for my people, you come through me." But I can't help but wonder where this protection has been for the past four years while criminals have been terrorizing Illinoisans. If Pritzker doesn't change his messaging, he may not fare well in any future political aspirations.

As a Christian, gay Mexican American, I am proud to say that I voted for Trump. And no, I do not hate myself. With Republicans now holding the White House, Senate, and House, and a conservative majority on the Supreme Court, it's clear that Democrats need to listen to the wake-up call they have been ignoring for too long. The political pendulum will inevitably swing towards Democrats again, but we need compromise and bipartisanship, not single-party rule.

This election was a clear message from voters rejecting the extreme left's "woke" ideology. And as of now, the person who is truly taking care of us, listening to us regular folks, and making a tangible impact in our lives is President-elect Donald Trump.

I am J. Marcos Peterson, a Chicagoland native, a Mexican American from the LGBTQ+ community, and a leader in my own right. Throughout my career, in both the public and private sectors, I have been dedicated to creating meaningful and positive change across different industries. I hope my words will inspire others to speak up and share their voices, whether they align with the majority or not. After all, that is what democracy is all about.

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