Election uncertain, crowd gathers in front of White House

Protesters outside the White House early Wednesday morning. (WTOP/Michelle Basch)
Protesters outside the White House early Wednesday morning. (WTOP/Michelle Basch)
Protesters outside the White House early Wednesday morning. (WTOP/Michelle Basch)
Protesters outside the White House early Wednesday morning. (WTOP/Michelle Basch)
A man climbs a tree as crowds gather in front of the White House. (WTOP/Michelle Basch)
A man climbs a tree as crowds gather in front of the White House. (WTOP/Michelle Basch)
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(WTOP/Michelle Basch)
Tearful members of a crowd gathered in front of the White House. (WTOP/Michelle Basch)
Tearful members of a crowd gathered in front of the White House. (WTOP/Michelle Basch)
People climb a tree as crowds gather in front of the White House. (WTOP/Michelle Basch)
People climb a tree as crowds gather in front of the White House. (WTOP/Michelle Basch)
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Protesters outside the White House early Wednesday morning. (WTOP/Michelle Basch)
Protesters outside the White House early Wednesday morning. (WTOP/Michelle Basch)
A man climbs a tree as crowds gather in front of the White House. (WTOP/Michelle Basch)
Tearful members of a crowd gathered in front of the White House. (WTOP/Michelle Basch)
People climb a tree as crowds gather in front of the White House. (WTOP/Michelle Basch)

WASHINGTON — As Republican Donald Trump appeared to edge closer to a surprise electoral vote victory early Wednesday morning, a large crowd of people, some chanting, gathered in front of the White House.

Crowds gathered on the north side of the White House near Lafayette Park, carrying American flags and campaign signs. The crowd, which was initially composed of primarily of young college-age students and supporters of Democrat Hillary Clinton, grew more diverse as it grew larger. There also appeared to be quite a few Trump supporters in the crowd.

At times, protesters chanted “black lives matter” and “f— Donald Trump.”

Michelle Basch

Michelle Basch is a reporter turned morning anchor at WTOP News.

Jack Moore

Jack Moore joined WTOP.com as a digital writer/editor in July 2016. Previous to his current role, he covered federal government management and technology as the news editor at Nextgov.com, part of Government Executive Media Group.

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