Plenty of mainstream media outlets a few weeks back decided an amorphous fear of unspecified violence after the election rated as front-page news —they even took a poll — and CNN clearly laid the blame for any future unrest on Donald Trump.
If there is unrest and violence after election day, I think we now know why. https://t.co/P6WNdG36f5
— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) October 13, 2016
The idea, of course, was that Trump would lose the election badly, and his supporters would take his cue and … do something. A day after Trump’s electoral victory, though, the theory still holds up: of course Trump is to blame for the protesters who are currently marching in the streets and shouting profanities.
Wow! #NotMyPresident protest in NYC right now. pic.twitter.com/RY7ALHQFih
— Maddow Blog (@MaddowBlog) November 10, 2016
https://twitter.com/Bilford_Wrimley/status/796513196668493824
Protest march against Trump has grown; shut down 6th Ave in Manhattan. Heading to Trump Tower. pic.twitter.com/dBkLdekrhR
— Vaughn Hillyard (@VaughnHillyard) November 10, 2016
Images from the anti-Trump protest in Union Square that will begin marching north to Trump Tower. pic.twitter.com/UxA4kBqKkp
— WNYC ? (@WNYC) November 9, 2016
Massive anti-Trump rally in Union Square. You can hear the crowd chanting "black lives matter." pic.twitter.com/1I34v9KVkW
— WNYC ? (@WNYC) November 9, 2016
More photos from Union Square anti-Trump protest. pic.twitter.com/uZU23GG9ue
— WNYC ? (@WNYC) November 10, 2016
This is quite the temper tantrum. https://t.co/4wSNsmDv0L
— Emily Zanotti’s Great & Unmatched Wisdom (@emzanotti) November 10, 2016
Failure to accept the outcome of democratic processes, "Horrifying." Hillary Clinton
— P.S. Ruckman, Jr. (@PardonPower) November 10, 2016
#protestors chanting #trump you're fired in #nyc #protest #unionsquare #trumpwins #notmypresident #PresidentElectTrump #Vote2016 #Trump2016 pic.twitter.com/AD2NPLHmy7
— Joe Cummings (@JoeActs) November 10, 2016
"Fuck your tower fuck your wall."
NYC pic.twitter.com/1GNeKgx8uA— Colin Daileda (@ColinDaileda) November 10, 2016
Chants of "fuck you all" at anti-Trump march up Broadway
— Patrick deHahn (@patrickdehahn) November 10, 2016
A stuffed Donald Trump figure on a noose is being passed around. pic.twitter.com/coRxBp1jW4
— Patrick deHahn (@patrickdehahn) November 10, 2016
More photos of flag burning at anti-Trump demonstration in front of Trump Tower on 5th Avenue pic.twitter.com/hptDb7O8QY
— Patrick deHahn (@patrickdehahn) November 10, 2016
Thousands marching up 6th Avenue right now in anti-Trump march. Stretches for blocks.
— Chris Hayes (@chrislhayes) November 10, 2016
There is going to be a *lot* of this in the Trump presidency. A lot.
— Chris Hayes (@chrislhayes) November 10, 2016
But …
Are you upset they’re not accepting the election results?
— DC Dude (@DCDude1776) November 10, 2016
I thought u guys were all about honoring the election results? Wasn't that last week's lecture from your high horse?
— crazybaldhead (@alexbaldman) November 10, 2016
https://twitter.com/RobProvince/status/796513286086922240
I'm so old I remember when protesting elections would undermine our democracy
— Chris Hynes (@realchrishynes) November 10, 2016
Is media going to ask why the left can't accept election results? Wasn't that a thing just two weeks ago? https://t.co/tlTMLZfH1j
— Stephen Miller (@redsteeze) November 10, 2016
same in chicago right now
— Wendy (@WendEclair) November 10, 2016
A pretty clear and sustained chant of "Fuck Donald Trump" on State Street pic.twitter.com/tyzJWyZPm1
— Sam Charles (@samjcharles) November 10, 2016
https://twitter.com/Breaking911/status/796511126175551488
Democrats, so peaceful and tolerant. https://t.co/UUxj9Qmh6C
— Mickey White (@BiasedGirl) November 10, 2016
I'm here trying to imagine the reaction if people had taken to the streets after Obama was elected.
We have free and fair elections, Babies. https://t.co/yQ7JCbMbSI— Becky Kevoian (@BobsFunGirl) November 10, 2016
https://twitter.com/Oil_Guns_Merica/status/796512332864110592
Quote of the day?
https://twitter.com/Fabian__LH/status/796527639645290496
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