How Women Reacted To Donald Trump Becoming The President?
The entire world came to a silence yesterday when Donald Trump pulled off an unbelievable yet stunning upset over Hillary Clinton in the presidential elections in the USA. While this comes across as a
surprise for many of us from around the world, the more popular celebrities who were also against Donald Trump went into a unified denial mode expressing shock and surprise at the turn of events
on the d-day.
We summarise here some of the reactions from women all over the world.
Hillary Clinton
Firstly, the Democratic candidate and the first woman to have ever reached the final round of elections – Hillary Clinton. While we all thought Hillary would pull off an easy victory, the Americans
thought, reacted and voted otherwise!
Hillary gave an emotional yet motivational speech accepting her defeat graciously and also expressing her wish that Donald Trump should be a good president for “all Americans”. The speech, which
brought many women to tears, was also filled with encouragement for women and girls of America and the world and asking them to be confident and take on the fight against misogyny.
Some excerpts here:
"To all the women…who put their faith in this campaign and in me…nothing has made me prouder than to be your champion." —Hillary
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) November 9, 2016
"To all the little girls watching…never doubt that you are valuable and powerful & deserving of every chance & opportunity in the world."
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) November 9, 2016
One of the most popular celebrities to actively participate and urge the public to oppose Trump’s misogynistic and racist views was JK Rowling. She expressed complete shock at the way Americans
ignore voting for Hillary and for ignoring their right to choose the correct candidate.
I really needed to cry. @HillaryClinton, what a speech ???♥️♥️♥️
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) November 9, 2016
She continued to retweet and respond to a select few Trump followers who bullied her, asking her to leave the country! Now, this is something that most Hillary supporters will have to get used to in
the next few days.
Miley gets emotional
One of the most emotional reactions of this Presidential elections came from Miley Cyrus who posted a tear-filled explanation of how she feels along with a helpless acceptance of Donald Trump as her
president.
❤️?❤️?❤️? pic.twitter.com/kuETRP7tb0
— Miley Ray Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) November 9, 2016
It is to be noted that Miley Cyrus, an open lesbian, has been one of the most vocal opposers of Donald Trump’s homophobic, racist and misogynistic opinions and his candidature as the president.
Katy Perry rallying the public
Katy Perry posted her immediate reaction on Twitter with a “We Will Never Be Silenced” message as the official response from the women of America and the anti-Trump brigade.
WE WILL NEVER BE SILENCED. #LOVETRUMPSHATE
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) November 9, 2016
She continued to post more tweets and interacted with a few fans of hers urging them not to stop their mission against hate.
Do not sit still. Do not weep. MOVE. We are not a nation that will let HATE lead us.
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) November 9, 2016
Lady Gaga opposes in front of Trump Towers
Another singer and Grammy award winner Lady Gaga posted a pic on her Instagram account of her standing in front of the Trump Towers with a “Love Trumps Hate” sign.
Singer and Academy award winning actress Cher said:
world will never be the same. I feel Sad for the young.?will never be more than the toilet, I’ve used as a symbol 4 Him.
U Can’t Polish ?— Cher (@cher) November 9, 2016
The public expresses fear and disappointment!
It was not just about the celebrities but also the general public who expressed fear at what their immediate future was going to turn into.
A very interesting voting summary was posted by Lauren Mayberry:
This is what racism looks like. This is what anti-choice misogyny looks like. This is what sadness and hate looks like. pic.twitter.com/kuuEw2oXSN
— Lauren Mayberry (@laurenevemay) November 9, 2016
16. Why are those voters not being asked to have empathy for the women who are victims of the kind of misogyny Trump put on display?
— Ken Tremendous (@KenTremendous) November 9, 2016
You voted for abuse. You voted for rape. You voted for misogyny. You voted for racism. You voted for cheating. You voted for intolerance.
— laila Khan (@MedihaKhan) November 9, 2016
The hard thing to do is to keep on keepin' on when the bullies actually win. How do we even move forward from here? https://t.co/lTnGmXxRY4
— Mallory (@malmal1012) November 9, 2016
Indian women aren’t that happy as well!
Finally, India’s own Lady Funny Bones, Twinkle Khanna too expressed her opinion citing this as a “nightmare”.
Donald Duck waddling to the White House doesn't seem to be just a surreal nightmare. Misogyny plays its trump card and wins..
— Twinkle Khanna (@mrsfunnybones) November 9, 2016
While we hope nothing untoward happens in America, all we can do is wait and watch what “the Donald” and his supporters do for/to women, LGBTQ community and people of other races!
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