Protests erupt across US over election of Trump

Protesters burned an orange-haired Donald Trump head in effigy, lit bonfires and blocked traffic late Wednesday as anger over the billionaire's election to the presidency spilled onto the streets of major cities.


From New York to Los Angeles, thousands of people marched, rallied and chanted in around 10 cities against the billionaire president-elect a day after his stunning upset win, some carrying signs with slogans such as "Not our President" and "Love trumps hate."

Most of the rallies were peaceful.

Protesters carrying signs reading "Dump Trump" gathered outside Trump Tower on Fifth Avenue, where the president elect lives.

Police said they had arrested 15 people, the New York Times reported.

At a protest in New York's Times Square, people were heard yelling slogans such as "Trump, pay your taxes as we all do," "New York hates you," "Hands too small, can't build a wall," "She got more votes," an i24news reporter at the scene said.

In Washington, several hundred gathered in front of the White House for a candlelight vigil on a damp, chilly evening, criticizing what they called Trump's racism, sexism and xenophobia, and carrying signs reading "We have a voice!" and "Education for all!"
 [i24news.tv]
 10/11/16