LGBTQ Celebrities React to Trump Victory

Nov. 9, 2016, 4:05 PM UTC / Updated Nov. 9, 2016, 4:04 PM UTC

By Alamin Yohannes

Republican Donald Trump defeated Democrat Hillary Clinton in a stunning upset to become the next president of the United States. LGBTQ celebrities took to Twitter to react to the news.

Wade Davis

I DONT FEEL NO WAYZ TIRED. We got work to do to fight for those sitting at the margins. We don't have time to be depressed. #ElectionNight
— Wade Davis II (@Wade_Davis28) November 9, 2016

George Takei

The unthinkable happened before, to my family in WWII. We got thru it. We held each other close. We kept our dignity and held to our ideals.
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) November 9, 2016

Daniel Franzese

A country divided is weakened. Find a way to move forward don't make politics a burden now make it a ******* priority. Get involved.
— Daniel Franzese (@WhatsupDanny) November 9, 2016

Margaret Cho

This is dread. This is what that feels like for those of us who have been fighting all along. #electionday
— Margaret Cho (@margaretcho) November 9, 2016

Mykki Blanco

I live healthily everyday with HIV. I am in FEAR of what a Trump Presidency will mean for those who don't have access to proper care
— MYKKI (@MykkiBlanco) November 9, 2016

Chris Mosier

Instead of saying "have a great day," I'm going to start saying, "have as good of a day as you can given the circumstances." I'm a realist.
— The Chris Mosier (@TheChrisMosier) November 9, 2016

Shakina Nayfack

Here's what I know: We can be sad tonight, we can be scared, but when we wake up tomorrow we have one job and that's to preserve our values
— Shakina (@Shakeenz) November 9, 2016

Todrick Hall

I feel like Mufasa just died again. So sad, Scar has taken over the pride lands. #beprepared
— Todrick Hall (@todrick) November 9, 2016

Joel Kim Booster

Queers, women, POC— we know struggle. Struggle is our baseline. We've got this. The next four years will not be the end of any of us.
— Joel Kim Booster (@ihatejoelkim) November 9, 2016

Lena Waithe

Four years is a long time. He's going to do a lot of damage. Congrats America.
— Lena Waithe (@hillmangrad) November 9, 2016

Jesse Tyler Ferguson

I'm taking tonight to grieve for minorities, women, immigrants, muslims & the LGBTQ community but tomorrow I'm waking up ready to fight.
— Jesse Tyler Ferguson (@jessetyler) November 9, 2016

Tyler Oakley

#Ibelieve in the future of america. i see so many young people eager to get involved & make this world more accepting & full of love.
— Tyler Oakley (@tyleroakley) November 9, 2016

Rhea Butcher

I believe the people most effected by this outcome WILL overcome but I no longer believe in my country.
— Rhea Butcher (@RheaButcher) November 9, 2016

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Alamin Yohannes