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Devastation, tears and dread as Trump elected US president
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.