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Published 09 Nov, 2016 12:41pm

Devastation, tears and dread as Trump elected US president

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The mood in various parts of America was bleak as results of the US presidential election rolled in, showing Republican Donald Trump ascending to the White House in a surprise upset as the 45th President of the United States.

Shock, disappointment, fear and anxiety were palpable as supporters of Hillary Clinton watched Trump extend a triumphant lead over the Democratic candidate after a bitter and prolonged campaign marred with venom, bigotry, and scandal.

A woman reacts to the voting results at Hillary Clinton's election night event.—AFP

A group of women react as voting results come in at Hillary Clinton's election night event.—AFP

Supporters of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump reacts to early results.—AFP

People watch elections returns during election night at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York.—AFP

Supporters of Hillary Clinton react at her election night rally in Manhattan, New York.—Reuters

Supporters of Hillary Clinton react as they watch live coverage of the US elections.—AFP

Supporters for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump react as early results come in.— AP

A supporter of Hillary Clinton reacts as elections returns are reported during election night.—AFP

People watch Election Day results on a large screen during a gathering at Rockefeller Center, in New York.—AP

Attendees celebrate election returns during a Republican watch party in Dallas, Texas.— AFP

Two men watch voting results at Democratic presidential nominee former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's election night event.—AFP

Supporters of Donald Trump celebrate the results from Ohio and Florida at his election night rally in Manhattan.—Reuters

Trump supporters react as Fox News predicts Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump will carry Florida.—AP)

Supporters of Hillary Clinton react to early poll results during election night —AFP

Supporters of Donald Trump celebrate after the networks called their candidate's victory in the state of North Carolina.— Reuters

People cheer at Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's election night event in New York City. —AFP

Supporters of Hillary Clinton react at her election night rally in Manhattan, New York.—Reuters

Supporters of Hillary Clinton react at her election night rally in Manhattan.—Reuters

A supporter of Hillary Clinton reacts as she watches live coverage of the US elections.—AFP

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