Twitter users are sharing a very important message today. People are holding a #TwitterBlackout on the platform to stand in solidarity after Donald Trump became the 45th president of the United States.
The Republican candidate beat out Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and will take office January 2017. Tweeting his win, he called it ” a beautiful and important evening,” adding that “we will all come together as never before.” According to CNBC, the White House statement read, “Ensuring a smooth transition of power is one of the top priorities the President identified at the beginning of the year and a meeting with the President-elect is the next step.”
Such a beautiful and important evening! The forgotten man and woman will never be forgotten again. We will all come together as never before
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 9, 2016
Twitter users, however, were evidently disappointed that Trump was elected, as seen through trends such as #NotMyPresident, #StillWithHer and #TwitterBlackout. Users called on others to make their profile and cover photos black to stand in unity. Take a look at some of the reactions below:
#TwitterBlackout Trends As Trump Wins Presidency
LGBTQ+ lives matter
Muslim lives matter
Women need equal rights
Black lives matter
Latino lives matter#twitterblackout #HesNotMyPresident pic.twitter.com/ZtUZ8vDePa— lara |-/ (@charcoalskiess) November 9, 2016
Trump did not win, racism won, sexism won, hate won, and the lack of education won.#TwitterBlackout #NotMyPresident
— madsmisses lexi (@graciesweetner) November 9, 2016
We’re living in a nightmare. #ImStillWithHer #HesNotMyPresident #NotMyPresident #GreatDepression #AmeriKKKa #PutinsPuppet #twitterblackout
— ℰ ♀️ (@pinklionheart) November 9, 2016
the fact that #NOTmypresident #twitterblackout #ImStillWithHer is trending says something .
— iz (@finelineiz) November 9, 2016
Congratulations America you just played yourself #AmeriKKKa #ImWithHer #Kanye2020 #notmypresident #twitterblackout
— Desiree Gregg (@desg213) November 9, 2016
I will not use the word President after January 20th! That honor leaves the White House with Obama! #notmypresident #twitterblackout
— Kim Class (@KimClass2) November 9, 2016
You all are important. You all have a purpose. You all have rights. #twitterblackout
— chan¿ (@Woahitschan) November 9, 2016
I love ALL of you.
Black/White/Mexican/LGBTQ/Muslim.
You're all worth it. You're all important. NEVER forget that. #twitterblackout— chan¿ (@Woahitschan) November 9, 2016
#HesNotMyPresident #ImStillWithHer #twitterblackout Honestly so disappointed..God please help us with these next 4 years #PrayForAmerica
— Erikaaa (@KianIsACrabLawl) November 9, 2016
I'm not American, but today will go down in history. And can effect everyone's future. #twitterblackout
— lucy davis (@lucysalvatorex) November 9, 2016
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