This is insane.
In the lead-up to the 2024 U.S. presidential election, a growing online community of witches attempted to influence the outcome through dark magic, targeting Donald Trump. Many of these practitioners used social media platforms like TikTok to share their rituals and spellcasting efforts aimed at disrupting Trump’s campaign. Videos ranged from attempts to “sacrifice” political figures through occult practices to drawing symbols with lipstick on photos of Trump. Some users humorously expressed their frustration with the results of their efforts, while others hoped that more extreme magic would stop Trump from winning.
Despite their rituals, not all members of the witch community felt successful in their attempts to thwart Trump’s bid for re-election. A user on the Reddit forum “r/WitchesVsPatriarchy” admitted that their spells had been less effective than anticipated. Some speculated that Trump might be under a form of magical protection, making it difficult for their curses to have any lasting impact. Others suggested that Trump’s strong ego could act as a barrier against their magical influence, and some witches even called for focusing their energy on supporting Vice President Kamala Harris instead.
Interestingly, Trump himself has repeatedly suggested that he is protected by a higher power. Following two failed assassination attempts, he expressed belief that divine intervention had kept him safe. In an appearance on Fox News, Trump discussed how these close calls with death had caused him to reflect more on God, rather than on his own mortality. He referred to the attempted assassination in Butler as “the greatest of all miracles,” reinforcing his belief in divine protection.
While some witches were disappointed by their lack of success, others continued to try different methods, such as banishing and binding spells, to no avail. This ongoing effort from the witch community to influence the election outcome has sparked debate, especially as Trump’s supporters believe his victory was divinely ordained. As the election results came in, it was clear that despite their efforts, Trump’s path to the White House was not deterred by the magical interventions.
In the end, the attempts to use witchcraft as a means of political influence reflected the growing intersection of politics and social media, where even esoteric practices are becoming part of the larger political discourse. Despite the witches’ efforts, Trump’s victory raised questions about both the effectiveness of such practices and the role of faith in shaping political events.