We can all agree that this election, if nothing else, has been polarizing to our communities. However, the most clear indication of this divide can be found through a quick hashtag search on Twitter.
#NotMyPresident has sparked mounds of 140-character expressions of dissent from both sides (or, all 3 sides, if you’re still #WithGary) of the Twittersphere. The hashtag started up in response to Donald Trumps’ victory over Hillary Clinton last Tuesday and has spread like wildfire. People on Donald’s side proclaim that the usage of this hashtag indicates weakness, or that “liberals” are being “crybabies.” On the other side, individuals refuse to believe that Donald Trump is their president, due to his incredulous platform of hatred and misinformation.
From the Donald side:
GREEK'S PROTEST OBAMA'S SUPPORT OF "ISLAMIC EXTREMIST" #NotMyPresident π https://t.co/LK77CnLLn7 via @RT_com #TrumpWINSπΊπΈ π PPLπΊπΈ #MAGAπΊπΈ
— ππJenny (@ouchinagirl) November 16, 2016
A user chose to make the hashtag against Obama, instead of against Trump.
#ThankYouObama for ensuring I can proudly say Hillary Clinton is #NotMyPresident#MAGA #WednesdayWisdom #TrumpIsMyPresident pic.twitter.com/YQskOr9OKC
— Ξia~Recount=TrumpWon (@nia4_trump) November 16, 2016
Another appropriated it to be against Hillary.
YEEEES.. GO OFF SIR ππΎπ#NotMyPresident
pic.twitter.com/zrAOUOGrL6— ββΎ (@Mvriaan) November 15, 2016
A third Twitter user shares a Tomi Lahren video as she goes off on “mass tantrums,” or, protests against Trump.
On the other side:
You can't divide us #notmypresident pic.twitter.com/EIh9Q9nUJg
— trash spice (@sickbath) November 15, 2016
A message of hope from a user named @sickbath, showing unity in marginalized communities against Trump.
Why Anti-Trump Protests Matter @sarahljaffe @RollingStone https://t.co/WyZPRyYjsK #NotMyPresident #TheResistance #TrumpProtests
— John Lloyd IV (@jalloyd4) November 15, 2016
Another tweeter linked to an article in support of anti-Trump protests, proclaiming them a necessary cornerstone of democracy.
I repudiated #Trump during the campaign for his bigotry, sexism, etc. I'm not going to accept him because he was elected. #NotMyPresident
— Jeffrey Guterman (@JeffreyGuterman) November 15, 2016
A user named Jeffrey Guterman refutes’ Trump’s legitimacy, proclaiming that he will not accept him just because he is now the POTUS-elect.
Overall, from what I can discern from this very 2-sided hashtag discussion, is that the United States and, the world in fact, is utterly divided. If a quick hashtag search is a clear indication of the split this nation is going through, then it should prove to be a very interesting next 4 years.