Nationwide protests continued Saturday for a fourth day
as demonstrators rallied against President-elect Donald
Trump.
Thousands chanted "not my president" in New York City as they
marched toward the Trump Tower, with similar protests taking place
in several cities including Chicago, Los Angeles and Washington
DC.
Though largely peaceful, rallies resulted in arrests and caused
highways and bridges to be closed. One person was shot in Portland,
Oregon, during a confrontation.
Voices of discontent making themselves heard nationwide follow
what many thought was a shock defeat of Clinton after a bitter and
divisive election cycle. Most polls placed her several points
ahead, only to humbled by a clear 290-228 victory for the business
mogul.
President-elect Trump took to Twitter to cry foul on protests
late Thursday, calling the demonstrators "professional protesters,
incited by the media", and describing the situation as "very
unfair".
An avid social media user, Trump did an about-face hours later,
saying he loves "the fact that the small groups of protesters last
night have passion for our great country".
Meanwhile, millions of people have signed on to a joint call for
members of the Electoral College -- who are expected to vote Trump
into presidency next month -- to instead approve Clinton.
Electors fall along party lines, and exceptions have been
extremely few in American history, still less to close a gap of
more than 60 votes.