In this deeply polarized country, there have been a range of reactions in response to former

President Trump's reelection this past week. To better understand how many in the country feel,

Judy Woodruff checked in with some of the people she's met during her ongoing reporting

project, America at a crossroads. You know, I won't tell you that I'm not surprised.

I'm surprised it was as big as it was, but I am happy.

This is the person I wanted to win.

This is the mandate I wanted America to see.

Last night when I went to sleep, there was still hope.

But when I woke up this morning, I saw that he actually won.

It was a feeling of, here we go again.

We're back to, you know, we're moving back in time.

Some very different and very strong reactions from some of the Americans we have met across the country about what took place this week.

The first day we had early voting here in Massachusetts.

I voted for Donald Trump.

And I was excited throughout his campaign

because I saw him as hope.

I think it was very comfortable and very happy feeling

that he's going to be back in charge.

Well, I was really, really excited.

And to be honest, I always had faith.

I was never really doubtful that he would win.

I'm still in shock.

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