Donald Trump has been nominated as president-elect of the United States.
The Republican candidate will be the country’s 45th president.
In his acceptance speech in the early hours of the morning Tuesday Trump tells the world that “it is time for us to come together as one united people.”
“What we are calling tonight a very, very historic victory.” Trump goes on to tell the crowd that Hillary Clinton has called to congratulate him on his victory. “We owe her a major debt of gratitude for her service,” he said.
The Ryersonian staff were out on the streets of Toronto reporting on how people were reacting to the night’s proceedings. This is how it went.
Reporters Michal Stolarczyk and Rob Foremann were at the Ada Slaight Hall hosted by the United States Consulate General in Toronto, covering the proceedings of this election event.
— Michal Stolarczyk (@miczyk) November 9, 2016
“Just explain Florida to me,” Kathleen Wynne asks consulate gen. Juan Alsace. #ryersonian#USElxnCANpic.twitter.com/ljXnXCyGLs
— Robert Foreman (@RobertForemann) November 9, 2016
Guests are “very” worried at the U.S. Consulate according to our reporter Rob Foreman. Trump is leading with 139 electoral votes. The Washington Post is reporting that markets are plummeting while Trump stays ahead.
Trump wins Ohio. There is a very long history of Ohio predicting the next president.
“Oh my god,” is the phrase that is dominating chatter in the U.S. consulate, according to our reporter Rob Foreman.
CP24 is reporting that the website for immigration and citizenship Canada has crashed several times tonight.
Reporter Samraweet Yohannes was at the Ram in the Rye talking to Ryerson students. This is what some had to say.
Ram In the Rye is decked out in red, white & blue. TV is tuned to CBC’s election broadcast and no empty seats in the room #ElectionNight pic.twitter.com/5bPrctgMxQ
— Samraweet Yohannes (@YohannesSam) November 9, 2016
Students contribute to a board that asks what social/political issues they wish were the focus of this election #ElectionNight #ryersonian pic.twitter.com/uBFd76OkDD
— Samraweet Yohannes (@YohannesSam) November 9, 2016
“Hard to say. Based off votes so far, it’s Trump. Either way it’s going to be shit,” says Gabe Casciano, 1st yr eng, on elx outcome.
— Samraweet Yohannes (@YohannesSam) November 9, 2016
More attendees are slowly adding to the “What’s your issue?” board at the pub #ElectionNight #ryersonian pic.twitter.com/Bv5NV9nCcC
— Samraweet Yohannes (@YohannesSam) November 9, 2016
Pub is filled w/ chatter & the smell of popcorn. Some people have party whistles. Lively Tuesday night @ the Rye #ElectionNight #ryersonian
— Samraweet Yohannes (@YohannesSam) November 9, 2016
Dinner and a show, this evening at the Ram In the Rye #ElectionNight #ryersonian pic.twitter.com/R6GGBKF2Mk
— Samraweet Yohannes (@YohannesSam) November 9, 2016
Any political event on campus is important. I think we need to become wordly thinkers.- Camryn Harlick, 2nd-yr criminology, about pub event.
— Samraweet Yohannes (@YohannesSam) November 9, 2016
Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Shanghai markets drop with the instability of the current election, according to CNN.
The Dow has reportedly dropped 600 points, but morale at the Ram In the Rye is still high #Electionnight #ryersonian pic.twitter.com/frcys6fUbG
— Samraweet Yohannes (@YohannesSam) November 9, 2016
As more conclusive results come in, back at the Ram In the Rye, the discussion and mood is changing. #electionnight #ryersonian pic.twitter.com/6fJfbFVjzG
— Samraweet Yohannes (@YohannesSam) November 9, 2016
That’s all from me tonight. Signing off from @theryersonian newsroom. Good night and good luck #ElectionNight pic.twitter.com/GEojlkNu5m
— Samraweet Yohannes (@YohannesSam) November 9, 2016