Nearly all the polls (although not the USC/L.A. Times survey) had Hillary Clinton heading to the White House. So Trump's victory hit like a shockwave for many. We are asking Americans to share their reaction to President-elect Trump.
“He represents an America that I totally and completely reject.”
“Replace ACA with something that will actually work. ”
“Concede that he lost the popular vote.”
“I want to hold Donald Trump accountable for his promises.”
“His win means we as a people have fallen short.”
“I want him to learn compassion and take interest in every person.”
“Too nauseated to eat.”
“I believe though many are in shock, that Trump will unify America.”
“Do as little damage as possible.”
“My hope is that he realizes that the country is on the right path.”
“I was really worried that the nation was on the brink of falling apart.”
“Get a cabinet of wise leaders and listen to their advice. ”
“I am glad that Trump won.”
“The fact that this is a shock to us on the left should tell us something.”
“Thankful the good people of California passed Prop 64.”
“Trump will never represent me or my values.”
“Looking into emigrating elsewhere.”
“No one president is going to turn the ship.”
“I ache for our country.”
“I'm cool with it! ”
“My heart is heavy, stomach in knots.”
“Our glory days are gone. There is no healing here. We all died.”
“Make us a great nation again.”
“Sad that America is still a racist nation.”
“I just can't deal with the absolute stupidity.”
“The country now is turning into mix of nazi Germany and communist Russia.”
“Rebuild military.”
“As a first generation Albanian-American, I could never feel any happier. ”
“He will be the hothead we've known him to be.”
“I do hope that he will make a difference.”
“We lost trust in decency of our fellow humans.”
“Words cannot describe how disgusted I am right now.”
“Relieved that Hillary Clinton will never hold public office again. ”
“I want to cry.”
“I feel horrible, defeated, angry, mad at the American public.”
“Obviously, 'To make America great again'.”
“Devastated, disappointed and anxious.”
“Rebuild, respect, return it to its roots.”
“Couldn't take any more Democrat 'transparency.'”
“Allow the country to heal before changing things immediately.”
“I'm pretty upset and worried for our future.”
“I am so incredibly uncomfortable right now.”
“Afraid for my life and my loved ones.”
“Stop with his horrible us white vs them ideals.”
“Fantastic.”
“My heart is broken, and I am terrified.”
“I want him to turn this nation into the Christian nation it is suppose to be.”
“I want him to refocus his goals with all Americans in mind.”
“Clean up DC.”
“Renegotiate the trade deals.”
“Fearful of what he might do.”
“Reverse most of what B. Obama did to create racial tensions.”
“Every American deserves access to high quality, affordable health care.”
“This is the Democratic Party's fault.”
“The American silent majority spoke.”
“That was the best we could have hoped for.”
“Entertained.”
“How do people see Trump as hateful?”
“When I wake up, this will still be real.”
“I feel exactly the same.”
“I want him to leave America.”
“Woke up this morning with a new hope.”
“I feel estranged from the country I live in.”
“Pass the baton to Hillary.”
“We needed a change from the last 8 years of failure.”
“I'm not sure he can unite us.”
“I have no clue.”
“Replace Obamacare. Fix immigration.”
“Trump stands for nothing but Trump.”
“Lower taxes.”
“Trump is not capable of making adult decisions.”
“Best day ever I'm so joyful.”
“BIG JOB to right all of the Obama wrongs!”
“Expand on what has worked the past 8 years.”
“He has classified me and my entire culture as criminals, rapists, and ... "bad hombres."”
“Bring back jobs.”
“The president-elect is now someone who cares about Americans.”
“Betrayed by my fellow citizens.”
“Watching it unfold last night was spectacular!!”
“Keep his word.”
“I hope that Trump will stick to his 100-day plan.”
“Just go away.”
“Resign...”
“Put our American citizens back to work!”
“I want Donald Trump to resign.”
“I want him to follow through with his promises.”
“It's a white man's world and I'm not part of it. ”
“I want his hateful rhetoric to stop! ”
“I voted for Trump for justice in Benghazi.”
“I do not have confidence in him at all.”
“Vindicated.”
“Reduce debt, restore America Sovereign. ”
“The moral fabric of this country will improve.”
“Bring back the love and respect of our country.”
“Our country is getting divided even more.”
“I want Donald Trump to do what he said.”
“Relieved!”
“I feel GREAT!”
“What does such a vote say about society itself”
“I never doubted a victory for him.”
“He has very large shoes to fill.”
“Come up with a plan for all to have healthcare.”
“I am worried for my life.”
“It's mind-boggling.”
“I just hope that Trump will do some good and pray for the best.”
“Make these unhappy Americans happy and unite the rest of us.”
“Close the border.”
“Emotional whiplash.”
“Control borders 100%. ”
“Bring it together.”
“I am sick to my stomach.”
“I am so proud to have President Donald J. Trump.”
“Do what he said he would do for the poor and the economy.”
“First heal and unify fellow Americans.”
“De-escalate the conflict with Russia.”
“I feel devastated and angry, but hopeful and ready for a fight.”
Additional credits: Editing by Maloy Moore and Mark McGonigle | Design by Lily Mihalik | Development by Evan Wagstaff
Sources: Times reporting