Updated at 7:30 a.m. Thursday
Protesters took to the streets in cities across the United States, angered by the surprise election of Donald Trump. Demonstrations began shortly after president-elect Trump claimed victory in the early hours of Wednesday. On Wednesday night and into Thursday morning, they spread to several major cities.
A number of the demonstrations were centered around Trump-owned properties. Crowds gathered in New York City’s Union Square and marched to the building where Trump lives. The crowds stopped traffic in Times Square, where protesters held up signs that said “No More Racism.” NPR’s Sarah McCammon, who is in New York, said many chanted “Not My President,” which also has become a social media hashtag.
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