How Twitter reacted to Trump’s White House victory

Donald Trump was elected America’s 45th president, an event which shocked the world.

People took to social media to express their disbelief at the outcome of one of the most important elections in the world.

Here is what Twitter had to say:

#DonaldTrump pic.twitter.com/v8HcsjHx7X

— maksdoubt (@maksdoubt) November 9, 2016

US has voted for a man who sexually assaults & undermines women along with being a racist, homophobic and a down right pig🐷 #USelection2016

— Jemima (@JLangsworthyX) November 9, 2016

While some mocked the situation: 

America just reclaimed the crown of stupidity back from the UK. All the best, America. #No1Again #ElectionNight #USElection2016 pic.twitter.com/C06TCCbp3T

— Arlene Chang (@changarlene) November 9, 2016

But how can we take this man serious #DonaldTrump pic.twitter.com/LgiVwRbJ5U

— Aphiwe Bukani (@Aphiwebukani) November 9, 2016

Kim Kardashian for next American President! #Trump

— Jonny Grimshaw (@jonnygforce) November 9, 2016

This is even worse than Brexit #USElection2016

— Barre Hanan (@BarreFarah) November 9, 2016

Chinese monkey predicted Trump's win.Perhaps our political leaders shuld also contact this monkey 2 know their future too😜 #USElection2016

— N M Tahir (@NadiaMTahir) November 9, 2016

If only the hulk was around ... #Trump #ElectionNight pic.twitter.com/7fi9FnVXf4

— Tyler Towner (@tt_art_) November 9, 2016

Reactions from celebrities: 

This is an embarrassing night for America. We've let a hatemonger lead our great nation. We've let a bully set our course. I'm devastated.

— Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) November 9, 2016

In other related news: Flights to Canada are really cheap

— Brittany Snow (@Brittanysnow) November 9, 2016

While some expressed their fear for racism:

Nice to hear that Trump wins the US election.
Alhamdulillah!

It's time to send back all Muslims in US to their countries#USElection2016

— Daily Ahadith (@DailyAHadith) November 9, 2016

Never in 15 years of living In this country have I ever felt afraid to look like I do. #immigrant

— Kunal Nayyar (@kunalnayyar) November 9, 2016

President Trump is not racist. He cares so much for white people in spite of being orange. #ElectionNight #Election2016 #USElection2016

— Shirish Kunder (@ShirishKunder) November 9, 2016

I'm a lot more scared of the world I have brought my daughter in to this morning #USElection2016

— Mark Bowie (@Sparksinit) November 9, 2016

Some compared to historic world tragedies: 

Congratulations to President-elect Trump. That was a historic victory. Almost all the polls and experts were wrong.

— Mark R. Levin (@marklevinshow) November 9, 2016

On this date in 1989 the Berlin Wall came down, today #Trump has been elected as President on the promise of building a new wall.

— Elaine Dunkley (@Millicent32) November 9, 2016

America's worst nightmare was 9/11... Now it's 11/9. #UsElection2016 #ElectionNight #DonaldTrump

— KIMINDIRI (@KIMINDIRI) November 9, 2016

And then small consolation for the world: 

Take heart people. If this country can survive 2 World Wars, a Civil War, and slavery, we can survive a Trump presidency. #ElectionNight

— jd24 (@jd2413) November 9, 2016

No matter how dark the times we must face reality & quietly work for the common good & collective evolution with love and compassion.

— Deepak Chopra (@DeepakChopra) November 9, 2016

While the pop-singer Lady Gaga tweeted for prayers: 

🙏say a prayer America

— #VoteHillary (@ladygaga) November 9, 2016