Protests in US cities after Trump stunner

NEW YORK (AA) - Americans took to the streets across the country late Wednesday after Donald Trump won a stunning victory against Hillary Clinton in the presidential race.

Chants of “not my president” were heard as street protests marked citizen discontent with the results of the election in cities in California, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Washington state, Chicago and New York City.

In the Big Apple, thousands occupied Fifth Avenue, chanting, “Hey, hey, ho, ho, Donald Trump has got to go”.

The peaceful march began at Union Square, the epicenter of New York City black lives matter protests during the summer, and continued about 3 miles north to Trump Tower, the headquarters of the successful Republican campaign to the White House.

Hundreds of Clinton supporters protested after the election results were announced overnight Tuesday. Demonstrators in Portland, Oregon, were recorded setting fire to an American flag and shouting obscenities at the new president-elect.

Trump’s victory was a surprise to many as pre-vote polls were virtually unanimous in favoring Clinton for the Oval Office.

His success in securing support in several swing states, including ones that haven not voted Republican in decades, was a deciding factor in his election.

Clinton conceded defeat early Wednesday, urging supporters to give Trump “an open mind and a chance to lead”.