What got Trump elected was his ability to carry 4 states, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Michigan winning him the electoral college vote. Trump did not win the popular vote count which stands at Trump 62,979,879 and Clinton 65,844,954. 
Other factors in Trump's victory such as some Americans intolerance of so-called political correctness--essentially the frowning upon by many of such fondly held traditions as the use of the word "n*gger," touching women genitalia against their will, mocking people who are disabled--can be lumped in with the rest of the things the most ignorant (white) Americans detest. Professor Schurtz' timing and lack of knowledge of the history of blackface was unfortunate. It is highly unlikely she would appreciate the sympathy of those responsible for electing Trump since he is an overt supporter of white nationalists (having one in his cabinet) whereas Prof. Schurtz clearly would condemn racism, Trumpism, foreign influence on our elections, sexism, etc.