Thousands of protesters declared that President-elect Donald Trump did not represent them in rallies staged in Washington, New York City, Chicago, Seattle, Oakland, California, and other cities nationwide late Wednesday.
A woman cries while taking part in an anti-Trump candlelight vigil in front of the White House in Washington. Photo by Kevin Lamarque/Reuters
Protesters burned flags, beat piñatas, blocked traffic, raised signs and chanted slogans that displayed dismay and outrage at targets spanning from systemic racism to the Electoral College, as well as with fear of what awaits the country after Trump's Jan. 20 inauguration, according to the Associated Press.
People gather in protest to the election in Seattle. Photo by Jason Redmond/Reuters
On social media, the hashtag #NotMyPresident trended on Twitter. There, people began to share anxious and angry messages, challenging the legitimacy of Trump's election. While Democrat presidential candidate Hillary Clinton won the nation's popular vote, Trump won the most electoral votes, NPR reported.
Krystina Robinson of Las Vegas carries a placard in protest. Photo by David Becker/Reuters
Both on social media and in the streets, people expressed concern about the nation's direction after Trump's election. Outside the White House, protesters in Washington chanted "Donald Trump is not my president" late Wednesday, local media reported. During a candlelight vigil nearby, people cried just blocks from the site of Trump's new hotel near 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
Protesters against President-elect Donald Trump march peacefully through Oakland, California. A separate group earlier in the night set fire to garbage bins and smashed multiple windows. Photo by Noah Berger/Reuters
Protesters march against Donald Trump in Philadelphia. Photo by Mark Makela/Reuters
Demonstrators gather near Trump Tower in New York. Photo by Shannon Stapleton/Reuters
Berkeley High student Ariana Melton, 16, holds a sign during a protest in response to the election of in Berkeley, California. Photo by Elijah Nouvelage/Reuters
Protesters demonstrate across the street from Trump Tower in New York. Photo by Carlo Allegri/Reuters