By Holly O'Neill
09th Nov 2016
09th Nov 2016
Had you really stopped to consider that this might actually happen? We certainly hadn’t. Not really.
As a result, we are all absolutely shook.
Lady Gaga has already been out protesting at Trump Tower, sharing the message that Love Trumps Hate. This is important – to exercise tolerance and compassion in the face of condemnation, judgement or hatred.
We have grappled with how this could have happened, considered the consequences, looked back at the most important things to know about this election, and even created The IMAGE Guide To The Apocalypse?in the event of a Trump victory.?
When you consider all the xenophobia, racism, religious discrimination, homophobia and misogyny that has made this possible, it’s easy to feel defeated. It’s okay for today to feel devastated and traumatised and afraid. But this isn’t the time to give up, it’s the time to fight harder and shout louder. The determination and love of everyone that Trump has stood against will be stronger for this day, and that will be Trump’s final and eternal legacy.
Here is how the world of Twitter dealt the the news this morning.
We hoped to cheer on the first female US President today, but instead of being disheartened we know our work is needed now as much as ever
? Women for Election (@women4election) 9 November 2016
Never underestimate how much people hate women and minorities.
? Emily McCombs (@msemilymccombs) 9 November 2016
We are staring into the face of our darkest self America. Why does it have to have a dyed combover??
? Connie Britton (@conniebritton) 9 November 2016
Listening to pundits discuss every possible reason for this except the actual ones: systemic racism and misogyny.
? Ken Tremendous (@KenTremendous) 9 November 2016
“Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.” John F. Kennedy
“Grab them by the pussy.” Donald J. Trump
? Erica (@SCbchbum) 9 November 2016
People ask why women don’t report sexual assault. You got your answer: a man can have double digit accusers & still be elected President.
? Liz Strand (@LizStrand) 9 November 2016
me refreshing the election results to see if I have to start a new life as a heterosexual white man named Chadwick pic.twitter.com/RDOGG7boSP
? JuanPa (@jpbrammer) 9 November 2016
Our First Black President will have to greet, and give up the White House & the presidency to a Man endorsed by the KKK.
2016.? Mikey Walsh (@thatbloodyMikey) 9 November 2016
The final horcrux https://twitter.com/sopandeb/status/796125272848420866
? Reza Aslan (@rezaaslan) 8 November 2016
What I learned on #ElectionNight: Being a racist, bigoted, prejudice, lying sexual predator is still more acceptable than being a woman.
? Allen Clifton (@Allen_Clifton) 9 November 2016
? Fiona (@cogentanalysis) 9 November 2016
Sad to know that this is how little we value women’s lives/ safety, and how eager we are to keep them from positions of power#ElectionDay
? Grace McDermott (@grace_mcdermott) 9 November 2016
November 9th 1989: the Berlin Wall comes down. November 9th 2016: racist, misogynist, xenophobe Trump is elected president of the USA
? Francesca Farina (@FrancescaRoFa) 9 November 2016
These photos show two very different Americas: https://t.co/T1Jmvlc5k6
? Teen Vogue (@TeenVogue) 9 November 2016
We stand together. We stick up for the vulnerable. We challenge bigots. We don’t let hate speech become normalised. We hold the line. https://twitter.com/malmal1012/status/796251369799696384
? J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) 9 November 2016
What’s even more demoralizing is knowing how hard Hillary’s worked and how qualified she is, and yet… And every woman knows this feeling.
? Anne T. Donahue (@annetdonahue) 9 November 2016
I refuse to believe this many people have voted for Trump. It’s easier for me to believe we are SIMS and our player is having fun.
? kelly oxford (@kellyoxford) 9 November 2016
Here is a little excerpt from Hillary’s speech tonight.
“We have still have not shattered that highest and hardest glass ceiling. But some day, someone will.” ?Hillary
? Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) 9 November 2016
“We have still have not shattered that highest and hardest glass ceiling. But some day, someone will.” ?Hillary
? Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) 9 November 2016
I really needed to cry. @HillaryClinton, what a speech ??????
? J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) 9 November 2016
“To all the women…who put their faith in this campaign and in me…nothing has made me prouder than to be your champion.” ?Hillary
? Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) 9 November 2016
Lastly, we leave you with this video Buzzfeed News posted on Twitter last night of Barack Obama.
President Obama has a special #ElectionNight message for you: “No matter what happens, the sun will rise in the morning” pic.twitter.com/OPH39vqvHE
? BuzzFeed News (@BuzzFeedNews) 9 November 2016
“Let’s face it. This has been an exhausting, stressful, and sometimes downright weird election for all of us. But remember, no matter what happens, the sun will rise in the morning.”
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