Donald Trump has been elected the 45th President of the United States in a nail biting contest.
The Republican candidate defied pollsters, pundits and bookies taking several swing states.
Trump beat his rival Hillary Clinton in one of the most divisive elections in modern American history.
The reactions to his win have been equally as divisive.
Kim Buckley has this report;
Here's how twitter is reacting so far:
Retweet if you want a recount
— Lindsay Lohan (@lindsaylohan) November 9, 2016
THE REVOLUTION IS COMING.
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) November 9, 2016
ðŸ™say a prayer America
— #CountryOfKindness (@ladygaga) November 9, 2016
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
Really, people? ANYONE can be President? ANYONE? ANY-ONE?
— shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) November 9, 2016
GoodBye America💔
He Will Tear Us Apart 😢
Have 2 Go 😠#ElectionNight pic.twitter.com/Q6uoevNMF7— Cher (@CherOfficiaI) November 9, 2016
Brexit who
— Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) November 9, 2016
in my ears there's just roaring
— Lorde (@lorde) November 9, 2016
Oh-oh they saw it coming #trumpwins #trump pic.twitter.com/aJ6bMh8QoP
— MAGNUS (@GetLooze) November 9, 2016
This isn't an episode. This isn't marketing. This is reality.
— Black Mirror (@blackmirror) November 9, 2016
I want to quit life.
— Rashida Jones (@iamrashidajones) November 9, 2016