#NotMyPresident: Anti-Trumpers Protest the Election Results Across Twitter
Donald Trump has won the presidential election, but if his aim is to heal the country’s divisions, online activity shows that he’s got his work cut out for him.
The incendiary GOP candidate pulled off his major upset last night, which he concluded with a speech about how it’s time for the country to unite and proceed into the next four years. Nonetheless, Hillary Clinton loyalists and those angered by Trump’s rhetoric and policies are making it clear that they will not accept Trump represent their country:
I got chills. #PrayForAmerica #HesNotMyPresident pic.twitter.com/MBPjIL7Dd4
— Lady Gaga (@KingLadyGaga) November 9, 2016
As long as I can breath I solemly swear to never support #Trump You gullible people believed his lies! #NotMyPresident #ImStillWithHill
— HaPPyLiciOuS® (@HappyLeeanne) November 9, 2016
Trump's victory shows the utter hate that still runs through the blood of many Americans. I'm ashamed of this country. #NotMyPresident
— antonio (@antoniodelotero) November 9, 2016
My sister got to work today and people thought it was funny to ask for her green card. This mindset was validated yesterday #NotMyPresident
— Albert Mitchell (@albiemitchellx) November 9, 2016
When white conservatives say "unity," they really mean "keep marginalized groups subordinate."#election2016 #imstillwithher #notmypresident
— Allie Long (@allie_longggg) November 9, 2016
Hillary Clinton won the popular vote, yet Donald Trump won the presidency. America needs to have a direct democracy. #notmypresident
— Tim Hess (@EsKaLiDiNg) November 9, 2016
after eight years of hearing redneck idiots say obama isn't their president, now it's my turn. #notmypresident
— nasty woman (@maydayshelby) November 9, 2016
Morning… #NotMyPresident pic.twitter.com/7Va5ltqjva
— Johann Vera (@JohannVera1) November 9, 2016
People are saying to "shut up about it" or "get over it" clearly they don't know how this effects minorities #NOTmypresident
— Emma (@zooweamama) November 9, 2016
the fact that #NotMyPresident and #ImStillWithHer is more popular than congratulating trump should prove how wrong him getting presidency is
— codi (@cantevon) November 9, 2016
So #BillyBush gets fired…#Trump..the admitted assaulter gets to be president. I pray the world knows the truth. #NotMyPresident #sadday
— tara strong (@tarastrong) November 9, 2016
He's the President of every bully, racist, misogynist, homophobe, and Christian nationalist. He's #NotMyPresident and he never will be.
— Brandon Cloud (@theclobra) November 9, 2016
Trump did not win. Hatred won. Racism won. Sexism won. Ignorance won. I will not recognize a bigot as my leader #HesNotMyPresident
— anJEL (@macmotavator) November 9, 2016
this is who you voted for people ! #NotMyPresident pic.twitter.com/leAV9O9td5
— ㅤ (@lLLUMINATEROSES) November 9, 2016
Others, however, took note of the Twitter activity and reacted with disapproval. Beyond the typical gloating and mockery from Trump supporters, some people felt that the hashtag would be hypocritical in the reverse scenario, and that Americans must accept the results for the good of democracy:
#Notmypresident is trending. That is a real disgrace and if the shoe were on the other foot, everyone using it would be apoplectic.
— Christian Ferry (@christianwferry) November 9, 2016
Aren't the same people in the #NotMyPresident movement also the ones who raged at Trump claiming he might not accept the electoral outcome?
— Austin Petersen (@AP4LP) November 9, 2016
Looks like the great depression for liberals here in LA. Dry your eyes guys and Come to the Trump side. #NotMyPresident
— Clint Eastwood (@EastwoodUSA) November 9, 2016
Democracy. I voted for Hillary. On a spiritual level I must accept this result for my health and pray and continue to work for the country I https://t.co/fUvU8BOkrh
— Laverne Cox (@Lavernecox) November 9, 2016
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