Netizens torn over Trump election victory

MANILA, Philippines – Donald Trump will be the next president of the United States, following a nail-biting election that has left Americans and the rest of the world shocked.

The billionaire tycoon, who said in his victory speech that he would be a president “for all Americans,” dealt former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton a crushing defeat.

Trump’s supporters were naturally ecstatic.

TRUMP IS MY PRESIDENT!

GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!

— Baked Alaska 3X™ (@bakedalaska) November 9, 2016

perfect tone from Trump: gracious, humble, uniting, and FOR THE PEOPLE

— Richard Grenell (@RichardGrenell) November 9, 2016

Trump is being gracious to Hillary as he accepts the honor of being the next president of the United States of America. A true statesman.

— AEV (@vandives) November 9, 2016

Watching our Present Trump speak now brings tears to my eyes! #ElectionNight

— MAGS for MAGA(@magnifier661) November 9, 2016

Donald Trump came out crying folks. We truly wants to make our country great again!

— Gunnar Thorderson (@Gunnar_Thor) November 9, 2016

 

Others couldn’t believe the outcome and posted tweets criticizing the US president-elect.

Trump didn’t win. Racism won. Sexism won. Hate won. Lack of education won. #ElectionNight

— Growing up Mexican (@TheMexicanVines) November 9, 2016

President Trump: "I promise to be president for all Americans, except for those I deport, jail, or execute." #ElectionNight

— Top Conservative Cat (@TeaPartyCat) November 9, 2016

Let me be clear: I will never, in my entire life, will refer to this vile man as "president trump". Ever.

— harnizzle (@notharnoop) November 9, 2016

9/11 …never forget.

11/9 …always regret. #ElectionNight

— Clinton W. ++ (@TheRealClintW) November 9, 2016

 

Those who backed Clinton in the polls expressed their sadness as well as admiration for the Democratic candidate.

Clinton concedes. She broke the glass ceiling in our minds anyway. Much respect. Well fought. #Clinton

— Scott Adams (@ScottAdamsSays) November 9, 2016

Clinton massively won with Blacks +80, and +30-40 w Latinos. Massive wins. This was about racist white people. https://t.co/QLHTLD2wDT

— Marcus Hassan (@smoothkobra) November 9, 2016

Clinton ran the best campaign she could,but you can’t fight centuries of ingrained bigotry in 18 mths, even when you’re the best #imwithher

— Mark (@MShrayber) November 9, 2016

 

Clinton’s critics, however, took some final jabs at her.

I don’t know what to say. After 40 years I feel like Hillary Clinton finally got what she deserved. Thank you to everybody who listened.

— Kathy Shelton (@KathyShelton_) November 9, 2016

NO MORE CLINTON SCANDALS

Isn’t it a great feeling?

— Asa J (@asamjulian) November 9, 2016

It’s so quiet at clinton hq you could hear an email being deleted #ElectionNight

— vote Harrison 2020 (@That_Green_Hat) November 9, 2016

So Hillary Clinton is going to go down as one of the all time worst candidates, right?

— Josh Jordan (@NumbersMuncher) November 9, 2016

 

Some also called out Clinton for not giving a concession speech at her headquarters.

Pretty shitty move for Clinton to send a staffer to inject false hope in supporters, and then concede privately to Trump.

— T. Becket Adams (@BecketAdams) November 9, 2016

Hillary Clinton will skulk away from the election outcome as gracelessly as she conducted her campaign.
Did we expect classy?#Election2016

— Linda Suhler, Ph.D. (@LindaSuhler) November 9, 2016

The fact Hillary Clinton didn’t even speak to her voters tonight says a lot about how much integrity and respect she has for her supporters.

— Ξxpherience (@Expherience) November 9, 2016

I think @HillaryClinton not speaking to her own supporters is another example of why she wasn’t elected. #unelectable #ElectionNight

— David Monacell (@aircraftsalesmn) November 9, 2016

Reports that Hillary Clinton may not make an appearance tonight. THAT is who she is. THAT is how she feels about the people. #ElectionNight

— Deplorable TTrain (@DeplorableTrain) November 9, 2016

 

For one man, though, the US was basically in a lose-lose situation.

No matter your leanings, Clinton is a monster we created with our apathy. Trump is a monster we created with our short attention span.

— RJ Aguiar (@rj4gui4r) November 9, 2016

 

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