Protests Around New York City Following Trump's Election

By
Mary Wang
and
Sarah Hayley Barrett
WNYC News | Nov 9, 2016

On a gray evening in blue New York City, anti-Trump activists came out in droves to protest his election to the White House. They converged on Columbus Circle and tied up traffic during a march from Union Square to Trump Tower. Here are some of the scenes and signs WNYC captured.

Trump protest in Union Square on Wednesday.
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Protesters block traffic near Trump Tower on Wednesday.
(Sarah Barrett/WNYC)

 

Anti-Trump activists march on Trump Tower on Wednesday.
(Sarah Barrett/WNYC)

 

Protesters march from Union Square to Trump Tower on Wednesday.
(Sarah Barrett/WNYC)

 

Protesters at Columbus Circle on Wednesday.
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Protesters at Columbus Circle on Wednesday.
Mary Wang

 

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