Election uncertain, crowd gathers in front of White House

WTOP/Michelle Basch

WTOP/Michelle Basch

WTOP/Michelle Basch

WTOP/Michelle Basch

WTOP/Michelle Basch

(1/8)

Share This Gallery:

• Share This:
• share on facebook
• share on X
• share on threads
• share on linkedin
• share on email
• print

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.”