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A large number of demonstrators have taken to the streets in several US cities protesting against the election of Donald Trump.
Many shouted the slogan “Not my president”. Others burned orange-haired effigies of the businessman turned politician. Mr Trump will become the 45th US president after securing a surprise victory over Hillary Clinton.
He is due to meet current White House incumbent Barack Obama for talks aimed at ensuring a smooth transition.
Mr Obama – who had branded Mr Trump “unfit” for office and campaigned against him – urged all Americans to accept the result of Tuesday’s election.
“We are now all rooting for his success in uniting and leading the country,” he said. Defeated Mrs Clinton also told supporters Mr Trump had to be given a “chance to lead”.
Despite their calls, protesters gathered in several cities across the country.
According to the New York Times, thousands marched on Trump Tower,in New York, voicing their opposition to Mr Trump’s policies on immigration, gay rights and reproductive rights. Fifteen people were arrested.
Police earlier erected concrete barriers and other security measures outside the 5th Avenue skyscraper, which is likely to be Mr Trump’s headquarters during the transition to power.
In Los Angeles, a mass anti-Trump rally shut down a key freeway near the city, according to local media.
In Chicago, crowds blocked the entrance to Trump Tower, chanting: “No Trump, No KKK, No Fascists USA” and “Not my president!”
American flags were burned at some protests and in Portland, Oregon, demonstrators temporarily closed an interstate highway. Demonstrations also took place in Philadelphia, Boston, Seattle and San Francisco, among other cities.
Police had erected concrete barriers and other security measures outside the 5th Avenue skyscraper, which is likely to be Mr Trump’s headquarters during the transition to power. The New York Times reported that fifteen people were arrested in New York.
In Los Angeles, a mass rally shut down a key freeway near the city. In Chicago, crowds blocked the entrance to Trump Tower. American flags were burned at some protests in Portland and in Oregon. California police said the demonstrators blocked traffic in Oakland. Demonstrations also took place in Philadelphia, Boston, Seattle and San Francisco, among other cities.
Meanwhile, President-elect Donald Trump makes his first appearance at the White House today, after his stunning upset over Hillary Clinton in presidential election. He will meet with President Barack Obama for talks aimed at ensuring a smooth transition of power. Trump said, his immediate priorities are restoring the country’s infrastructure and doubling its economic growth.
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