US election 2016 result: 'He's not my president'

9 November 2016

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"It is time for us to come together as one united people," said the 45th US president-in-waiting, Donald Trump, after defeating Democratic rival Hillary Clinton.

"I pledge to every citizen of our land that I will be president for all Americans," he promised, as he addressed supporters at his victory rally in New York.

But even before he spoke, some on social media were making it clear that as far as they were concerned he would never speak for them. Many expressing that view did so with the hashtag"#HesNotMyPresident, external" - which was used more than 180,000 times within a few hours.

Tweet with Map showing Clinton won states and caption saying these are "this is the only land with freedom and liberty"

Tweet reads: "not today, not tomorrow, not ever. #HesNotMyPresident"

Tweet reads: "Trump did not win today. hate won. fear won. racism won. sexism won. prejudice won. homophobia won. #HesNotMyPresident #StillWithHer"

Some supporters of Mrs Clinton adapted the #ImWithHer, external hashtag, that had been popular in the closing stages of the bitterly fought campaign, into a defiant post-election version: #ImStillWithHer, external.

Tweet reads: "Dear Trump, I will never support you. Citizens should never feel unsafe in their own country. Love will always trump hate. #stillwithher"

No matter what, #ImWitHer. I'm #StillWithHer. @HillaryClinton has accomplished so much, in her lifetime & in this election.

Others tried their best to strike a conciliatory tone and calm the situation. Sort of.

Tweet reads: "Oh stop being dramatic with your hashtag #HesNotMyPresident he is going to be fine. Probably."

While other tweeters dismissed the use of #HesNotMyPresident, external as an excuse to throw a "tantrum" in the face of one of the most seismic upsets in American electoral history.

Tweet reads: "I'm loving the temper tantrum the children in #HesNotMyPresident are throwing."

Tweet: "Respect the result it's democracy"

And some Clinton supporters, like this actress, tweeted that as much as they didn't like the result they had to accept it.

Tweet saying "Democracy. I voted for Hillary. I must accept this result"

Meanwhile, jubilant Trump supporters are getting used to the sound of their successful candidate's future title, #PresidentTrump, external.

"This movement is amazing. We worked so hard for this. I couldn't be more proud to stand with all of you. #PresidentTrump"

Tweet reads: "I never thought I'd thank Obama for anything, but I will happily thank him for #PresidentTrump"

Blog by Stephen Fottrell., external

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