Artists, activists and cultural rebels react to Trumpageddon
- Text by HUCK HQ
Fuck… it actually happened!? After waging a campaign fuelled by racism, sexism and lies, Donald Trump has seized victory in by far the most divisive and depressing US election in history. No amount of scandal, Putin-worshipping or pussy grabbing could halt The Donald’s triumphant march on the White House.
Naturally, people are pretty pissed. So, we looked to the artists, activists and countercultural figures who make up Huck’s world, for their reflections to help us through these dark times.
#idiocracy pic.twitter.com/QLGP0c28KP
— Ed Templeton (@TempletonEd) November 9, 2016
We won't always agree. But we have to work to disagree without tearing each other down. There's too much at stake. We need each other.
— deray mckesson (@deray) November 9, 2016
This isn't an episode. This isn't marketing. This is reality.
— Black Mirror (@blackmirror) November 9, 2016
Some voters will be sad he didn't ride in on a horse, firing a gun with one hand & squeezing a well wishers boob with the other #trumpspeech
— Shappi Khorsandi (@ShappiKhorsandi) November 9, 2016
Donald Trump lying dead on the toilet, Elvis style – as requested by Joe Thrush pic.twitter.com/nWwHOOtXl2
— Jim'll Paint It (@Jimllpaintit) November 9, 2016
Watching all this in Australia, the land that gave the world Mad Max. Seems fitting.
— Naomi Klein (@NaomiAKlein) November 9, 2016
"Fam I was just trolling the whole time…" pic.twitter.com/aTjoKeMCdu
— Eric (@_iMcNasty) November 9, 2016
This is how the millennials voted. Hoping this means the next generation will turn this planet around pic.twitter.com/TZrUv4LEbz
— Theresa Caney (@Theresa_Caney) November 9, 2016
It sucks. We're all doomed! But, a part of me is not surprised. 2016 you have been such a great year! #ElectionResults
— Jamal Gerald (@JamiBoii) November 9, 2016
fuck trump fuck this country. stand with ur marginalized friends. keep them safe. amplify their voices. this is not a fucking drill anymore.
— diet cig (@dietcig) November 9, 2016
i see the same beautiful kid going to school every morning. today she isnt wearing her usual hijab. can u feel this.
— Chynna (Rogers) (@MadeInChynna) November 9, 2016
When we talk about online radicalization we always talk about Muslims. But the radicalization of white men online is at astronomical levels
— Siyanda Mohutsiwa (@SiyandaWrites) November 9, 2016
I feel sorry for Michelle Obama. Now she has to write Melania Trump's victory speech. #ElectionNight
— Craig Reucassel (@craigreucassel) November 9, 2016
TRUMP IS NOT MY PRESIDENT.
TRUMP WILL NOT BREAK ME AS A PERSON.
I'M GAY AND PROUD.
I'M LATINO AND PROUD.
— Jesus (@Jesse_Arreola) November 9, 2016
Shout out to those who don their turban or hijab today. I'm rockin mine unapologetically and with pride. Hope you are too. #OnNovember9 pic.twitter.com/ca21dCm5OJ
— Amardeep Singh (@amarHoboken) November 9, 2016
I've never been so dissapointed in our country. This is appalling. I have nothing to say to the people who are about to take my rights away.
— Hayley Kiyoko (@HayleyKiyoko) November 9, 2016
If Trump can seriously win the PRESIDENCY OF THIS NATION, I don't want to see a job description with "experience required" ever again
— Sweetest Taboo (@guaptimus_prime) November 9, 2016
History does not lie. Racism does not die. It just simply hides, evolves, and waits to rise again in a new form tougher to destroy.
— The Bonnet Whisperer (@DrTGIF) November 9, 2016
If you are black or gay or Jewish or Muslim or Latino or an immigrant you now know exactly what this country thinks of you. Don't forget it.
— Reza Aslan (@rezaaslan) November 9, 2016
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