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How Twitter reacted to Trump’s White House victory

Twitter reactions to Donald Trump winning the 2016 US elections.

Updated on: Nov 9, 2016, 15:50:06 IST
Hindustan Times | By Sahiba Chawdhary
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Donald Trump was elected America’s 45th president, an event which shocked the world.

Republican presidential elect Donald Trump speaks during election night at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York on November 9, 2016. (JIM WATSON/AFP)
Republican presidential elect Donald Trump speaks during election night at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York on November 9, 2016. (JIM WATSON/AFP)

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:

Reactions from celebrities: 

While some expressed their fear for racism:

Some compared to historic world tragedies: 

And then small consolation for the world: 

While the pop-singer Lady Gaga tweeted for prayers: 

 
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Sahiba Chawdhary

Sahiba Chawdhary was part of Hindustan Times’ nationwide network of correspondents that brings news, analysis and information to its readers.She no longer works with the Hindustan Times.

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