I’ve been disappointed with how badly I documented events after Obama’s election, so I’m going to fill this page with links to interesting things in the wake of the election of Donald Trump. I will periodically update this page but I probably won’t tell you when I do.
Tuesday, November 8, 2016 (Election Day)
Nothing special, just elected Donald Trump to be president.
Wednesday, November 9, 2016
If Donald Trump takes people's anger and turns it against Muslims, Hispanics, African Americans and women, we will be his worst nightmare.
— Bernie Sanders (@SenSanders) November 10, 2016
Washington, DC: Sanders Statement on Trump
California: Joint Statement from California Legislative Leaders on Result of Presidential Election
Richmond.com: Trump’s surprise win shakes up Virginia governor’s race
Thursday, November 10, 2016
Richmond.com: Virginia Republican HQ vandalized amid Richmond anti-Trump protests
Richmond.com: UPDATED: Police identify 12 anti-Trump protesters arrested after blocking highway traffic
BuzzFeed: A Running List Of Reported Racist Incidents After Donald Trump’s Victory. BuzzFeed wouldn’t be my first choice to quote as a source but they saved me a lot of heavy-lifting here.
Just had a very open and successful presidential election. Now professional protesters, incited by the media, are protesting. Very unfair!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 11, 2016
Friday, November 11, 2016 (Veteran’s Day)
Richmond.com: Last night’s anti-Trump protests much smaller following Wednesday night’s where 12 arrested, Monument Avenue vandalized
Greatagain.gov: Trump names VP Mike Pence to lead transition team.
SPLC Hatewatch: Over 200 Incidents of Hateful Harassment and Intimidation Since Election Day
Saturday, November 12, 2016
Richmond Marathon.
WXYZ, Michigan: Police: Man threatens to set University of Michigan student on fire unless she took off her hijab. Michigan CARE reports 200 incidents since the election.
Richmond.com: Anti-Trump protesters march through Richmond. Organized by Active-RVA, “Richmond Grabs Back.” [Last protests in Richmond?]
Sunday, November 13, 2016
Greatagain.gov: Trump Announces Senior White House Leadership Team. RNC Chairman Reince Priebus for Chief of Staff, Stephen Bannon for Chief Strategist.
AP: Trump’s election leaves American Muslims reeling and scared.
Washington Post, Portland, Oregon: Demonstrators square off against opponents and police as Anti-Trump protests spread.
AP, Maryland: Silver Spring church vandalized with pro-Trump racist message
Greatagain.gov: Reince Prebus and Steve O’Bannon named Trump’s Chief of Staff and Chief Strategist.
FOX59, Indianapolis, Indiana: Vandals spray paint ‘Heil Trump,’ swastika, gay slur on Brown County church.
Richmond.com: Schapiro: Virginia votes to secede – from the South
Richmond.com: Editorial: Clinton defeat roils Virginia politics, Kaine’s future
Monday, November 14, 2016
Richmond.com: Long lines at Richmond, Henrico polls likely to split or move precincts
WRIC 8, Florida: Anti-Trump message painted on Florida home as house next-door burns
Washington: FBI report: Hate crimes increase against Muslims
Brooklyn Paper, Brooklyn, NY: Man punches woman in the face after argument about Trump at Boerum Hill bistro
Politico: 2 presidential electors encourage colleagues to sideline Trump
WRIC (Media General), Washington: FBI report: Hate crimes increase against Muslims
Tuesday, November 15, 2016
New York Times: Firings and Discord Put Trump Transition Team in a State of Disarray
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
The failing @nytimes story is so totally wrong on transition. It is going so smoothly. Also, I have spoken to many foreign leaders.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 16, 2016
#trump supporter in #miami @Starbucks attacks & threatens patrons & staff bc coffee took too long, blames anti-white "discrimination" pic.twitter.com/HRj9EahrMy
— jorge dc (@jorge_b_dc) November 16, 2016
Scott Alexander, Slate Star Codex: You Are Still Crying Wolf
Richmond.com: At University of Richmond, campus election protests take on a positive spin
The Guardian, Washington: Trump transition team in disarray after top adviser ‘purged’
Thursday, November 17, 2016
Did I miss anything?
Friday, November 18, 2016
Greatagain.gov: Trump Announces First Wave of Agency Landing Teams
Greatagain.gov: Trump selects Jeff Sessions, Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, Mike Pompeo. Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions (R) as Attorney General, Florida Congressman Mike Pompeo (R) as Director of the CIA, Retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn as National Security Advisor.
New York Times Opinion: The End of Identity Liberalism
KOIN, Portland, Oregon: Anti-Trump vandal lights Mustang on fire
Richmond.com: Five of 12 anti-Trump protesters arrested in Richmond did not vote
Saturday, November 19, 2016
Our wonderful future V.P. Mike Pence was harassed last night at the theater by the cast of Hamilton, cameras blazing.This should not happen!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 19, 2016
CNN, Washington: White nationalist bloodied during DC protest
Sunday, November 20, 2016
More to come I’m sure.
Actually not because I’ve lost interest.