Massive protests in Chicago after Donald Trump elected US president
What's the story
Chicago, Illinois, turned into the epicenter of a massive anti-Trump protest rally on Thursday. The demonstration was staged just hours after Donald Trump was declared the winner of the 2024 US presidential election. Protesters included pro-Palestine activists and several other groups who gathered in downtown Chicago to voice their discontent over the election results.
Disruptions
Protesters block major roads, disrupt traffic in Chicago
The protesters marched through the city streets chanting slogans like "Not My President," "Free Palestine," and "Fight for our freedom." Their demonstration reportedly caused major disruptions as they blocked key roads and brought traffic to a standstill. As the situation intensified, the Chicago Police Department requested additional units to help with crowd control and support.
Twitter Post
Anti-Trump protest underway
🚨#BREAKING: Massive Anti-Trump Protest is underway and have gathered in Chicago after Hours after President Elect Donald Trump's victory
— R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) November 7, 2024
📌#Chicago | #Illinois⁰⁰Currently Massive anti-Trump protesters, along with pro-Palestine activists and other demonstrators, have gathered… pic.twitter.com/wZ8xE04XxB
Trump wins
Social media flooded with protest visuals, police presence increases
Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday. He surpassed his 2020 election performance in many states, while Kamala Harris fell short of Joe Biden's victory four years ago. Trump won despite facing a dozen Republican primary challenges, four indictments, a criminal conviction, a finding that he was liable for sexual abuse, and a gunshot from a would-be assassin.