The Democratic Party is facing the painful question of whether Trump was right in his criticisms as they analyze their message and the reasons behind their 2024 election loss. The party is being criticized for being out of touch with the American people and dominated by elitists. The economy was a major issue in the election, with Democrats failing to address the concerns of low-wage and middle-class voters. The Biden-Harris administration's handling of the border crisis, response to the terrorist attack, and failure to address law-and-order issues further alienated voters. The election also revealed a lack of trust in the mainstream media and the justice system, posing an existential crisis for democracy.