In a heartfelt and utterly adorable video, a young girl grapples with the reality of Barack Obama no longer being president. Like many, this little one, named Lily, is struggling to comprehend the transition of power, and her mother decided to immortalize her candid thoughts for all to see.
Lily, just five years old, expresses her sadness over Obama’s presidency ending and her disappointment that Hillary Clinton didn’t win the recent election. In a series of three endearing Instagram clips, we see her navigate the confusing world of politics with innocent curiosity.
First Video: Questions and Confusion
In her first video, she questions, “Why did he [Obama] leave? Where did he go?” Her mother explains that presidents have limits on how long they can serve, but that doesn’t satisfy Lily’s confusion. She then asks, “Why isn’t Hillary president? Why is she the loser?” As many of us share in her sentiment, she philosophically wonders, “What are they even winning, anyway?”
Lily even shares an anecdote about a mock election at her school where she voted for pizza, clearly indicating her understanding of the voting process, albeit in a very childlike way.
Second Video: Struggling with the New President
The second part of her speech reflects her struggle to comprehend why Donald Trump is now in office. “So, Marack Obama voted for the president we have now?” she inquires. Her mother offers a vague explanation, but Lily remains baffled as she tries to make sense of how Trump won the election. “He won because a lot of people wanted him to be president…” she states incredulously, clearly puzzled by the whole concept.
Final Video: Resignation and Reflection
By the final video, Lily’s tone shifts to one of resignation as she continues to grapple with the electoral outcomes. “There are a lot of people not voting for Hillary?” she asks, attempting to decipher the complexities of the electoral college. Her mother begins to explain the nuances of winning the popular vote versus the electoral vote but realizes it might be too complex for her daughter.
Lily then moves on to a pressing question: “Why does Donald Trump live in the White House?” In an exasperated tone, she expresses her desire for him to live anywhere but there, insisting, “I don’t want him living in Texas.” Despite her mother’s clarification that the president doesn’t live in Texas, Lily remains adamant that she would prefer Obama and Hillary over Trump.
This charming conversation resonates with many, capturing the innocence and confusion that often accompanies political shifts.
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In summary, Lily’s heartfelt and humorous take on the political landscape, through the lens of a five-year-old, has captured the hearts of viewers everywhere, prompting reflection on the complexities of leadership and elections from a child’s perspective.