Rep. Torres alerts Democrats of concern as Trump breaks 'the ultimate blue wall' in urban America.

Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., warned that the Republican Party is gaining with voters that the Democratic Party has alienated by turning left.

After Trump's win over Harris, Democrats and commentators were surprised by his gains among various age groups, genders, and races, especially those in urban areas, traditionally viewed as the party's stronghold.

Ari Melber of MSNBC discussed with Torres the recent article that referred to the current moment as "the end of the Obama coalition."

Until there is a reckoning with the election results and a recalibration, the far-left will continue to benefit Donald Trump, according to Torres.

The congressman raised concerns about the specific demographics that Trump made progress with in this election when viewed closely.

"Donald Trump has not only cracked the blue wall in the industrial Midwest but is also beginning to crack it in urban America. He came close to winning New Jersey and New York, with one-in-three New Yorkers in New York City voting for him. In 2012, Barack Obama won 96% of the vote in the south Bronx. However, in 2024, Donald Trump won nearly 30%, a more than 20-point swing, indicating that we no longer take the Latino vote for granted."

If that is not cause for concern, I am not sure what would be.

Torres stated that although Democrats are performing well in Congress, Harris made a "tactical blunder" by not appealing to the young men who are joining the Republican Party.

There is a growing trend of men leaning towards the Republican Party, and it is crucial that we reach out to them. I believe it was a poor decision for Vice President Harris not to appear on Joe Rogan's podcast, given his significant influence among young men.

"To effectively communicate as Democrats, we must take our messaging to all corners of the media landscape, including alternative media, which has revolutionized the way we communicate."

Torres highlighted the importance of being cautious not to scold, scapegoat, or shame anyone when looking inward as a party, emphasizing that condescension is both unethical and politically incorrect.

He used an anecdote about the Democratic presidential candidate who lost twice in landslides to caution against contempt for large portions of America.

"Adlai Stevenson's supporter once said to him, 'You'll have the support of every thinking American,' to which Stevenson replied, 'I need a majority of the American people.' Torres believes this attitude is both immoral and politically damaging, as it can harm goodwill and election outcomes. To avoid such mistakes, we must listen, learn, and be cautious not to shame or scapegoat anyone."