Celebrities, Politicians React To Trump Victory On Social Media
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) -- The reaction to a Donald Trump victory from politicians and celebrities ranged from shock to congratulations on social media.
In addition to a tweet, former President George H.W. Bush spokesman Jim McGrath said Bush also "initiated'' a "very warm and gracious call'' to Trump to wish him luck. He declined to say how Bush voted.
Barbara and I congratulate @realDonaldTrump, wish him well as he guides America forward as our next President. His family is in our prayers.
— George Bush (@GeorgeHWBush) November 9, 2016
The Bush family had a contentious relationship with Trump throughout the campaign. Bush's younger son, Jeb Bush, was among more than a dozen candidates to get stomped out by Trump for the Republican nomination.
Jeb Bush also addressed a Tweet to Trump, on Wednesday, saying, "I will pray for you in the days and months to come.''
Congratulations on your victory @realDonaldTrump. As our President, Columba and I will pray for you in the days and months to come.
— Jeb Bush (@JebBush) November 9, 2016
His brother, former President George W. Bush, also joined in the congratulations, saying he and his wife, Laura, wished the president-elect and his family "our very best as they take on an awesome responsibility.''
Bush added: "We pray for the success of our country and the success of our new president.''
A spokesman said Bush and his wife didn't vote for Trump when casting early ballots for Tuesday's election.
Others including, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and 2012 Republican presidential nominee, Fox News Channel host Sean Hannity, also offered their best wishes to Trump.
Best wishes for our duly elected president: May his victory speech be his guide and preserving the Republic his aim.
— Mitt Romney (@MittRomney) November 9, 2016
So great to wake up and be able to say "President-elect Trump" #MAGA
— Kayleigh McEnany (@kayleighmcenany) November 9, 2016
— Ted Nugent (@TedNugent) November 9, 2016
CONGRATULATIONS PRESIDENT TRUMP! @realDonaldTrump against all odds ..against the establishment and even against most from the GOP..U did it!
— Kirstie Alley (@kirstiealley) November 9, 2016
God bless America !!
— Psalm 91 / Stephen Baldwin (@StephenBaldwin7) November 9, 2016
& our 45th
President of the USA & the new first family ...@realDonaldTrump @kellyannepolls #MakeAmericaGreatAgain pic.twitter.com/5sLNZqVWuD
Best-selling author Stephen King tweeted early Wednesday that he's going offline, saying there will be "No more book recommendations, politics, or amusing dog pictures for the immediate future. I'm shutting down.''
No more book recommendations, politics, or amusing dog pictures for the immediate future. I'm shutting down.
— Stephen King (@StephenKing) November 9, 2016
5 steps forward. 10 steps back.
— Trevor Noah (@Trevornoah) November 9, 2016
Gutted.
— olivia wilde (@oliviawilde) November 9, 2016
❤️????????I want to live in a #CountryOfKindness where #LoveTrumpsHate pic.twitter.com/Eni145YgW1
— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) November 9, 2016
❤️????❤️????❤️???? pic.twitter.com/kuETRP7tb0
— Miley Ray Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) 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
On Facebook, director Michael Moore said the Democratic party "failed us miserably," later adding "Trump's victory is no surprise. He was never a joke. Treating him as one only strengthened him."
There were some who chose to offer words of encouragement to a nation seemingly divided.
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
People r angry. People r broke. They voted 4 change. I disagree but that is ????????. We can. ACCEPTANCE today. COURAGE, change, ACTION tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/XzXtulHvHT
— Jamie Lee Curtis (@jamieleecurtis) November 9, 2016
"It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness." -Eleanor Roosevelt pic.twitter.com/82FMw1cvq5
— shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) November 9, 2016
Facebook and Twitter reported massive Election Day engagement on social media.
Facebook said 115 million people worldwide generated over 716 million likes, posts, comments and shares related to the election Tuesday. Twitter says more than 75 million Election Day tweets were sent by 3 a.m. Wednesday. That's more than double the 31 million sent during the entirety of Election Day four years ago.
Google says more searches were performed on Trump than those for Democrat Hillary Clinton in a majority of the country from Sunday to Tuesday.
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