Thousands of protesters throng streets of New York, Chicago over Trump victory

Demonstrators have taken over the streets of Chicago and New York chanting “not my president” after Republican flagbearer Donald Trump emerged as the new president of the United States of America.

Most of the protesters blasted Trump’s campaign rhetoric around immigrants, Muslims and other groups saying his utterances are not befitting of a president.

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On Wednesday evening, thousands of protesters thronged streets in midtown Manhattan, New York. Some burned a US flag as they reached the Trump Tower, while other chanted, “Not my president”.

In Chicago, roughly 1,000 people attempted to gather outside the Trump International Hotel and Tower downtown while chanting phrases like “No Trump! No KKK! No racist USA”. Chicago police closed roads in the area, blocking the demonstrators’ path.

 

 

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