Following Donald Trump’s victory in the presidential election, protests rejecting the President-elect erupted across the country.
Despite calls from President Obama and Hillary Clinton for their supporters to accept the outcome of the election and work for a peaceful transition, cities including New York, Oakland, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Washington, D.C. saw protesters on Wednesday night.
Below is a rundown of some of the protests seen across America:
New York
Thousands of protesters in New York City marched to Trump Tower and Trump International Hotel, shutting down Fifth Avenue and shouting chants like “Not my president” and “hey, hey, ho, ho Donald Trump has got to go,” according to NBC’s New York affiliate NBC 4. The protests led to at least 65 arrests, NBC 4 reported.
Any number of colorful chants at Union Square tonight pic.twitter.com/WfeMCWaulE
— Andy Campbell (@AndyBCampbell) November 9, 2016
New York City protests against Donald Trump’s presidency. They haven’t stopped coming. pic.twitter.com/qwZlBe2i0L
— Phil McCausland (@PhilMcCausland_) November 10, 2016
The protests remained peaceful, but some burned American flags and effigies of Trump, according to NBC 4. Police put barricades in place at Trump Tower to keep protesters from entering the building.
At the Columbus Circle protest. pic.twitter.com/246jMvrb59
— Tiara Chiaramonte (@tiarachiara42) November 9, 2016
Oakland
In Oakland, California, thousands of people gathered in the city to protest Trump, carrying signs with messages like “Donald Trump is a rapist,” Fox affiliate KTVU reported. Some protesters vandalized local businesses, and police made a few arrests, according to KTVU. Two police officers were injured and two police cars were set on fire, according to the Washington Post.
#OPD in riot gear, in case protesters get out of hand. #Oakland @KTVU pic.twitter.com/LHZkG8K9Rt
— Alyana Gomez (@AlyanaGomezKTVU) November 10, 2016
It’s a dumpster fire on Broadway from 20th to 14th in #Oakland. Anti-Trump protest pic.twitter.com/ngwSUQs1hp
— David DeBolt (@daviddebolt) November 9, 2016
Chicago
Thousands of protesters converged on Chicago’s Trump Tower, at times blocking traffic. The protests were peaceful for the most part, but police arrested at least five people, according to the Chicago Tribune. The protesters shouted chants like “Not my president” and “”No Trump, no KKK, no fascists USA,” per the Chicago Tribune.
.@realDonaldTrump #protest in #Chicago outside #TrumpTower. Thousands of #protesters. @cbschicago #election2016 pic.twitter.com/YqnaugFLWK
— Mai Martinez (@MaiReports) November 10, 2016
Washington, D.C.
A vigil near the White House Wednesday night evolved into a protest as demonstrators marched to the new Trump International Hotel in the city, according to NBC Washington. At the hotel, protesters chanted “No racist USA! No Trump! No KKK!” and lit an American flag on fire, NBC Washington reported.
“White males for equality for all.” #Trump Hotel #protest, Washington DC. pic.twitter.com/Eh9s1OUQ1v
— Lacy MacAuley (@lacymacauley) November 10, 2016
Los Angeles
Thousands of demonstrators in Los Angeles shut down the 101 freeway and yelled chants like “Not my president,” and “Respect all women,” according to the Los Angeles Times. Protesters also burned a paper mache Trump head in front of LA City Hall.
Protesters now burning a piñata of Donald Trump’s head on the steps of LA City Hall @ABC7 pic.twitter.com/Cq5lRFsaEW
— Jory Rand (@ABC7Jory) November 10, 2016
Let the record show a vote of No-Confidence against Second-Place President.
Might as well get your protest on while we still have the right.(snark maybe hopefully)
Protesting is good as far as it goes but keep in mind that as a businessman he has other leverage points.
If you are currently doing business with him quit.
If you are doing any business with anyone that does business with the Trumps or any business with Trump in their name, let them know you are choosing to go elsewhere and why.
Isolate the Trumps. Hurt them by hurting their P&L.
He may have gotten the bubba vote but that is not the demographic whose cash supports his lifestyle.
Protests are understandable but Protesters need to organize for 2018. Take back the house.
I wish there had been more protests against Trump in the voting booths in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Florida, and North Carolina.