Anyone who followed the 2016 election is no stranger to celebrity reactions when it was revealed that Donald Trump was running against Hillary Clinton with the hope of presidential victory.
The Hill reports that dozens of celebrities vowed to leave the United States following Donald Trump’s presidential victory, including Bryan Cranston, Samuel L. Jackson, Miley Cyrus, and Amy Schumer. The question is – what kind of reactions are celebrities having now that Donald Trump has become the next president of the United States?
Anyone who followed the 2016 election is well aware of the fact that Hillary Clinton had the support of a number of different celebrities. Despite the massive celebrity support Clinton had, it was Donald Trump who ended up with presidential victory. In fact, Trump had an upset win when his Electoral College votes were compared to Clinton’s.
Business Insider reports Donald Trump received reactions involving congratulations, celebration, and praise from celebrities who had supported him from the beginning. This included celebrities such as Stephen Baldwin and Ted Nugent.
The number of celebrities in both the United States and abroad that supported Hillary Clinton, however, is far greater than the number of celebrities who supported Donald Trump. Celebrities who supported Hillary Clinton instead of Donald Trump have responded to his presidential victory with fear, disbelief, and shock. Some celebrity reactions have involved rallying cries on social media and protests against his presidential victory.
Lady Gaga
?say a prayer America
— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) November 9, 2016
Lady Gaga’s reaction to Donald Trump’s presidential victory went as far as changing her name on Twitter to “#CountryOfKindness.” She posted on Twitter that everyone should “say a prayer” for America and even led a protest outside of Trump Towers on Wednesday morning.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BMmk-oGAgy_/
Seth MacFarlane
The voice actor spent a large portion of Wednesday following the election day and voicing his opinion and concerns on Twitter.
https://twitter.com/SethMacFarlane/status/796317423846572032
https://twitter.com/SethMacFarlane/status/796210127376261122?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
https://twitter.com/SethMacFarlane/status/796343301196500992
Chris Evans
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
Jessica Chastain
The positive element from all this is that we can no longer pretend that we are free of racism & sexism. The question is, what do we do now?
— Jessica Chastain (@jes_chastain) November 9, 2016
Ariana Grande
https://twitter.com/ArianaGrande/status/796220439542439936
Miley Cyrus
????????? pic.twitter.com/kuETRP7tb0
— Miley Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) November 9, 2016
Miley Cyrus posted a heartbreaking video of her reaction to Donald Trump’s presidential video. Despite having vowed to “leave the United States” if Donald Trump became president, Miley Cyrus claimed to “accept Donald Trump as President” in her heartbreaking video on Twitter. In her reaction video, Miley begs Donald Trump to treat people with love, respect, and compassion as he steps into such an important role.
Rashida Jones
I just want to remind everyone that we are looking at a very close race with a presidential candidate who was endorsed by the KKK.
— Rashida Jones (@iamrashidajones) November 9, 2016
John Legend
I feel like America just sent in our tuition check for Trump University.
— John Legend (@johnlegend) November 9, 2016
Stephen King
No more book recommendations, politics, or amusing dog pictures for the immediate future. I’m shutting down.
— Stephen King (@StephenKing) November 9, 2016
According to BBC News , Rapper Macklemore on Instagram revealed that he was “disappointed, shocked, and shaken” to his core by Donald Trump’s presidential victory. Snoop Dogg, on the other hand, shared a picture of Marvin Gaye’s album titled “What’s Going On,” and claimed it perfectly described his current mood. Snoop Dogg also shared a picture on Twitter claiming November 9 would be the second worst day in American history. Actress Mia Farrow said Americans need to “ continue to stand for equality , our freedoms, for science and justice.”
https://www.instagram.com/p/BMlWY-pDDE6/
Cher
world will never be the same. I feel Sad for the young.?will never be more than the toilet, I’ve used as a symbol 4 Him. U Can’t Polish ?
— Cher (@cher) November 9, 2016
Madonna
A New Fire Is Lit ? We Never Give Up. ?We Never Give In’ ?? pic.twitter.com/CM4PAnR1nj
— Madonna (@Madonna) November 9, 2016
Sarah Paulson
I’ve got you and I’m not letting go. @HillaryClinton pic.twitter.com/Ta8XcUgaw7
— Sarah Paulson (@MsSarahPaulson) November 9, 2016
Will Arnett
How do we explain this to future generations of women? And minorities? #weshouldbeashamedofourselves
— Will Arnett™ (@arnettwill) November 9, 2016
James Corden
Brexit feelings.
— James Corden (@JKCorden) November 9, 2016
Katy Perry
Katy Perry’s reaction resulted in a chain of tweets on Twitter warning that a revolution was coming. In the series of reaction tweets, she begged people to stand up and do what is right.
WE WILL NEVER BE SILENCED. https://t.co/Co4CYBXg8j
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) November 9, 2016
THE REVOLUTION IS COMING.
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) November 9, 2016
Do not sit still. Do not weep. MOVE. We are not a nation that will let HATE lead us.
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) November 9, 2016
Fight for what is RIGHT.
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) November 9, 2016
J.K. Rowling
We stand together. We stick up for the vulnerable. We challenge bigots. We don’t let hate speech become normalised. We hold the line. https://t.co/ro9AkRSc9Q
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) November 9, 2016
Amy Schumer
https://www.instagram.com/p/BMmIdouDJgJ/
Naturally, Donald Trump did have celebrities who supported him in his campaign to be president. Check out some more positive reactions below.
Jon Voight
Jon Voight’s reaction on Twitter consisted of a series of posts encouraging Trump supporters to come together to support their new president of the United States.
I am calling for all Trump supporters to express their outrage and anger against DeNiro and all of the Republican turncoats cont’d
— Jon Voight (@jonvoight) October 8, 2016
against Trump. Let Donald Trump know we are completely behind him, and may God give him the strength to continue his calling.
— Jon Voight (@jonvoight) October 8, 2016
Stacey Dash
America Will Be Great Again @realDonaldTrump #praiseGod #WeStand #USA pic.twitter.com/4O0j1xNs1x
— Stacey DASH (@staceydash) November 9, 2016
Ted Nugent
— Ted Nugent (@TedNugent) November 9, 2016
What do you think about the way a lot of celebrities are negatively reacting to Donald Trump’s presidential victory? More importantly, what kind of reaction did you have after finding out Donald Trump would be the next president of the United States? Share your thoughts and reactions in the comments section below.
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