GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 05: Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump, takes the stage for his last rally of the election year at Van Andel Arena on November 05, 2024 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Trump campaigned for re-election in the battleground states of North Carolina and Pennsylvania before arriving for his last rally minutes after midnight in Michigan. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
How CNN viewers are reacting to Trump's win

CNN asked viewers how they feel about the Donald Trump's re-election. Hear what they had to say.

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GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 05: Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump, takes the stage for his last rally of the election year at Van Andel Arena on November 05, 2024 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Trump campaigned for re-election in the battleground states of North Carolina and Pennsylvania before arriving for his last rally minutes after midnight in Michigan. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
How CNN viewers are reacting to Trump's win
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Andrews says Americans want senators who can work across the aisle
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<p>North Carolina Republican Sen. Thom Tillis says 'anybody that thinks it was any one element that caused' election results is 'wrong.' Also says Pete Hegseth is 'not the right guy for the job' of Defense Secretary</p>
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Democratic Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says Dems can 'actually carry out an agenda that really means something'
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'Stop right now!': Reps. Crenshaw and Raskin have heated debate over the future of Congress
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<p>When asked about impeaching President Trump, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said not 'a single member of the House Democratic Caucus' has broached the subject with him. </p>
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<p>Kevin Liptak, CNN White House Senior Correspondent, noted that Trump seems 'more focused on the limestone Corinthian columns' than yesterday's midterm election results. </p>
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Hakeem Jeffries calls Democrats' massive win a 'victory for the American people'
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<p>Texas Democratic Sen.-elect James Talarico spoke with CNN's Erin Burnett about post-election thoughts and his commitment to bipartisanship a day after winning the Texas Senate race.</p>
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