Last night, GOP nominee Donald Trump won the 2016 Presidential election in a stunning upset over Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton. As the reality of the moment started to sink in, many flooded to Twitter to express their feelings about the election — shock, sorrow, anger and everything in between. Along with everyday civilians, Hollywood celebrities reacted to the news as well. People like Edgar Wright, Jay Duplass, Patton Oswalt, Madonna and more came to the Internet to simply react to what has just happened. Read them below.
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The irony is that this cake has as much qualification to be president as Trump. pic.twitter.com/vsjOvNXuWS
— edgarwright (@edgarwright) November 9, 2016
today I learned that activism & taking care of each other must be an everyday thing, not just an election thing
I promise to do better
— Jay Duplass (@jayduplass) November 9, 2016
No one can stop you from being a loving, kind, generous person. No matter who wins we will be okay and find our way back to humanity.
— Mark Duplass (@MarkDuplass) November 9, 2016
What I’ve learned so far tonight: America is WAAAAAAAAY more sexist than it is racist. And it’s pretty fucking racist. #ElectionNight
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) November 9, 2016
We Had One Job.
— Questlove Gomez (@questlove) November 9, 2016
A New Fire Is Lit 🔥 We Never Give Up. 🔥We Never Give In’ 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/CM4PAnR1nj
— Madonna (@Madonna) November 9, 2016
My condolences to the President and First Lady. We will keep aiming high. We may not have you honored you this time, but we will honor you.
— Chelsea Handler (@chelseahandler) November 9, 2016
Looking for a silver lining, maybe this pushes us to get more involved in our country and fight for the things that need fighting for.
— Ben Schwartz (@rejectedjokes) November 9, 2016
When do we start googling “What is Brexit?”
— Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) November 9, 2016
“This too shall pass.”-My mom.
And she’s never been wrong about it.— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) November 9, 2016
I want to quit life.
— Rashida Jones (@iamrashidajones) November 9, 2016
No more book recommendations, politics, or amusing dog pictures for the immediate future. I’m shutting down.
— Stephen King (@StephenKing) November 9, 2016
This is an embarrassing night for America. We’ve let a hatemonger lead our great nation. We’ve let a bully set our course. I’m devastated.
— Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) November 9, 2016
Mood# https://t.co/NqhhNiUyZz pic.twitter.com/boLsUSoWCI
— Snoop Dogg (@SnoopDogg) November 9, 2016
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