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| Second night of protests sweep nation following election of Donald Trump (PHOTO, VIDEO) | |
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| The nation continues to protest Donald Trump’s victory in the 2016 presidential election. For the second night in a row, thousands of demonstrators across the country are taking to the streets in order to vocalize their displeasure with Trump’s policies. | The nation continues to protest Donald Trump’s victory in the 2016 presidential election. For the second night in a row, thousands of demonstrators across the country are taking to the streets in order to vocalize their displeasure with Trump’s policies. |
| Follow RT's live updates on anti-Trump protests | Follow RT's live updates on anti-Trump protests |
| In Philadelphia, a rally focused on women of color and survivors of sexual assault gathered at city hall around 5:00pm ET. Some 1,000 people are marching and commuters have been warned to expect delays, local CBS affiliate KYW reported. | In Philadelphia, a rally focused on women of color and survivors of sexual assault gathered at city hall around 5:00pm ET. Some 1,000 people are marching and commuters have been warned to expect delays, local CBS affiliate KYW reported. |
| Protests in Philadelphia have remained both peaceful and lawful, according to Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Chief Thomas J. Nestel III. | Protests in Philadelphia have remained both peaceful and lawful, according to Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Chief Thomas J. Nestel III. |
| He also noted that the protesters were respectful to law enforcement, saying that they were "thanking police for keeping them safe." | He also noted that the protesters were respectful to law enforcement, saying that they were "thanking police for keeping them safe." |
| Protests also took place in Baltimore, Maryland. However, some arrests have been reported. | Protests also took place in Baltimore, Maryland. However, some arrests have been reported. |
| Protesters staged a demonstration outside of the M&T Bank Stadium where the Baltimore Ravens were playing the Cleveland Browns. | Protesters staged a demonstration outside of the M&T Bank Stadium where the Baltimore Ravens were playing the Cleveland Browns. |
| Protests have continued in Oakland, California. Earlier on Thursday, Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf held a news conference to call for peace in the wake of Trump’s election. | Protests have continued in Oakland, California. Earlier on Thursday, Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf held a news conference to call for peace in the wake of Trump’s election. |
| People told RT's Caleb Maupin that they are concerned about the changes Trump's presidency could bring. | People told RT's Caleb Maupin that they are concerned about the changes Trump's presidency could bring. |
| Donald Trump responded to the protests by claiming that the once “rigged election” had been a “very open and successful presidential election,” adding that the media was to blame for the “professional protesters.” He called it “very unfair!” | Donald Trump responded to the protests by claiming that the once “rigged election” had been a “very open and successful presidential election,” adding that the media was to blame for the “professional protesters.” He called it “very unfair!” |
| Things are heating up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin where hundreds have gathered to protest Trump. | Things are heating up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin where hundreds have gathered to protest Trump. |
| Similar demonstrations are happening in Grand Rapids, Michigan where crowds chanted, “not my president!” and “love trumps hate!” | Similar demonstrations are happening in Grand Rapids, Michigan where crowds chanted, “not my president!” and “love trumps hate!” |
| Both Wisconsin and Michigan were swing states that narrowly went to Donald Trump. | Both Wisconsin and Michigan were swing states that narrowly went to Donald Trump. |
| Protesters in NYC gathered around Trump Tower for a second night. Organizers encouraged Trump supporters to come and protest hate speech and racially charged comments he made during his campaign. | Protesters in NYC gathered around Trump Tower for a second night. Organizers encouraged Trump supporters to come and protest hate speech and racially charged comments he made during his campaign. |
| Students in Southern California staged walkouts and participated in other anti-Trump demonstrations on Thursday. Many of the protesters were high school students, CW-affiliate KTLA reported. As many as 4,000 high school students from the Los Angeles Unified School district participated in demonstrations according to the Los Angeles Times. |