On Saturday, November 7, 2020, Joe Biden was predicted to become the 46th president of the United States after a tumultuous election cycle. This brought relief to the Democratic party and their supporters and grief to the Republican party and supporters of Donald Trump.
Despite the election being only in the U.S., people across the world shared their feelings about the win.
When the Associated Press called the race, Manhattan exploded in cheers from apartments and households.
As @AP calls the race for #JoeBiden you can start hearing the celebrations in NYC https://t.co/3KcGt9UBkY— Marta Dhanis (@Marta Dhanis) 1604766915.0
Members of the far-right Proud Boys, known for supporting Donald Trump, protested in Oregon with other supporters, calling to "Stop the Steal" of the election.
Yesterday Trump voters, along with members of the hate group the Proud Boys, rallied in Salem. They were responding… https://t.co/8zBwenQRhR— Daniel V. Media (@Daniel V. Media) 1604892962.0
In Chicago, near Trump Tower, the streets were filled with Biden supporters celebrating.
More celebration in the street near Trump Tower in Chicago after Democrat Joe Biden defeated President Donald Trump… https://t.co/5EjrahoYW7— armando l sanchez (@armando l sanchez) 1604774302.0
In Arizona, many Trump supporters were unhappy with the prediction, believing their leader's claim of voter fraud in the state and protesting outside the Maricopa County Elections Center.
“Who is our President?,” a Trump supporter shouts outside the Maricopa County Elections Center. Followed by chant… https://t.co/6140F1mCmc— Nicole Grigg (@Nicole Grigg) 1604879536.0
In Wilmington, Delaware, where Biden's campaign headquarters resides, celebrators came out to listen to Biden give a victory speech and were treated to a fireworks and drone show afterward.
Celebrations on Saturday night at Joe Biden HQ https://t.co/6N0dEgiVSb— Christian Zielinski🎄🎁 (@Christian Zielinski🎄🎁) 1604932217.0
Trump supporters in Michigan stood outside their Capitol building claiming victory as the race was called for Biden.
Trump supporters chant “We won!” at today’s protest outside the Capitol Building #Lansing #Election2020 #elections https://t.co/I11GUJlUUQ— Brendan Gutenschwager (@Brendan Gutenschwager) 1604771286.0
In DC, the streets around Capitol Hill was packed with celebrations and supporters putting up signs on the fence surrounding the White House.
🇺🇸✊🏾✊🏼✊🏻: Thousands have gathered at #BlackLivesMatter plaza in #DC next to the White House chanting “na na na na… https://t.co/hxXGBitZf3— Revolution Watch (@Revolution Watch) 1604776702.0
Finally, world leaders from Australia, Japan, Britain, Israel, Venezuela, and other nations gave their congratulations and support to Biden and Harris.
Watch: World leaders react to Joe Biden's election win and Kamala Harris' history-making ascension to the vice pres… https://t.co/1pOUbWfyv8— TIME (@TIME) 1604904454.0
