People (Malaysians Included) are Mourning Donald Trump's New Presidency

Just a few minutes ago, history was made – Donald Trump won the election and is now America’s new president. The whole world watched anxiously for the past few hours after the billionaire began to lead the election, leaving Hillary Clinton far behind. Each candidate needed 270 electoral votes to win the presidency and Trump eventually made his dream come true after securing 276 seats as compared to Clinton, who had 218.

The whole world reacted strongly towards his win, with a vast majority of them clearly upset and fearing for their futures. Some concluded that the “American dream” was over. Some even compared his win to Hitler’s rise to power.

September 11th (9/11), America was hit.9th November (9/11), America hit itself.#ElectionNight
— Shafiqah Othman (@sfqomhz) November 9, 2016

A man who has attacked women, blacks, hispanics, Muslims & disabled individuals has become POTUS. What has happened world? #ElectionNight
— Dom Andrews (@DomAndrews96) November 9, 2016

In history class I remember thinking "how did German people let that happen?"Now I know.
— Jake Archibald (@jaffathecake) November 9, 2016

Hate wins. It's not that 1 man will be in White House, it's that millions of people put him there. That's why this is so ugly #ElectionNight
— Colm O'Gorman (@Colmogorman) November 9, 2016

I am heartbroken tonight. The American Dream only exists for men in my country. #ElectionNight
— Girls Really Rule. (@girlsreallyrule) November 9, 2016

Britons, who previously had their fair share of political instabilitly following Brexit, also expressed their disappointment via Twitter.

as a brit, america has always been presented as a land of opportunity; a super-power to be respected. i can't respect this. what have u done
— tom harlock (@tom_harlock) November 9, 2016

Brexit part deux. This is petrifying.
— henry holland (@henryholland) November 9, 2016

I think what's saddest of all is that, like Brexit, inciting hatred is the way to win votes. Become as poisonous as possible and you'll win.
— Liam Canning (@LiamPaulCanning) November 9, 2016

It seems that a large number of Malaysians have expressed interest in the US elections. Most of them are quite saddened with the news of Trump's new presidency.

Kesian orang US, tak ada pilihan yang bagus.Kita lagi kesian, langsung tak ada pilihan.
— Elmi (@ELMIELMO) November 9, 2016

Interesting to ponder the fate of Malaysia and #tppa with Trump now as President. #USelection
— Aiman Syed Jaafar (@aimansjaafar) November 9, 2016

America, you played yourself. https://t.co/G10BTdp1ih
— MinaRoss (@MinaTheTerrible) November 9, 2016

Congratulations @realDonaldTrump Congratulations America.Good luck to the rest.
— Faisal Ishak (@faisalskis) November 9, 2016

CNN says Clinton has called Trump to concede. It’s over.
— Marina Mahathir (@netraKL) November 9, 2016

Malaysian songstress, Yuna, who is currently based in the States was also affected by the election. Fans flocked her Twitter account urging her to "stay strong" and come "back home".

Looks like we have to work harder to promote love, respect, understanding & equality.
— Yuna Zarai (@yunamusic) November 9, 2016

@yunamusic dah pack barang belum
— Zikri (@zikrizakri) November 9, 2016

Dah. Flight next week. Jom nasi daun pisang. Apa punya election ni.. merepek! https://t.co/PIjqnYOyr5
— Yuna Zarai (@yunamusic) November 9, 2016

Stay strong @yunamusic come back home je la.
— Syameer (@EzatSyameer) November 9, 2016

I am coming home for a bit for work/family. But. Remember. Malaysian students here kene stay utk study. Kene jadi brave mcm diorang. https://t.co/JViH1PVIOd
— Yuna Zarai (@yunamusic) November 9, 2016

Well, whatever happens, we hope Americans (and the rest of the world) will eventually accept that Donald Trump will be running America for the next few years.

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