'Not my President': Protests erupt in Philadelphia, Chicago after Trump’s decisive win against Harris

After Donald Trump's decisive win over Kamala Harris in the 2024 US Presidential election, protests broke out in Philadelphia and Chicago.

According to Sky News, protesters in Philadelphia voiced concerns over women’s reproductive rights, trans rights, and gun laws.

'Fascism – Not Welcome in Philly'

RFI reported that a protester holding a sign that read “Fascism – Not Welcome in Philly” voiced concern over the election result, saying, “The outcome to the vote is extremely concerning.”

Another protester, Isabel, told RFI, “I will let people know that racism is not acceptable. Sexism, homophobia, fascism, are not acceptable in this country. I am upset and sad, I am terrified. I think a lot of people are.”

Cathy O’Connel, a woman from Philadelphia, said, “I went into last night feeling some shred of hope, and I think Philadelphia turned out the vote for Kamala, which is the reasonable vote”.

She further questioned how Americans could support someone “who runs on a campaign which is just about power for himself, power that he doesn’t plan to share, with anyone who voted for him.”

Data from Philadelphia’s city government revealed that 528,783 residents, representing 78.29% of voters, cast their ballots for Kamala Harris. However, this did not align with the national result.

'Not My President'

Meanwhile, In Chicago, members of the United States Palestinian Community Network opposed Trump’s win.

CBS News reported that Hatem Abudayyeh from the US Palestinian Community Network commented, “Our issues are with both parties… Both parties support Israel unequivocally.”

Protest organisers in Chicago said that the current administration had been warned that unrest would follow if the Gaza conflict continued and the US maintained its support for Israel. Abudayyeh said, “They are not going to be able to take for granted the people that are represented here, the movements that are represented here.”

As per reports, protesters marched through the streets, chanting slogans such as “Not My President,” “Free Palestine,” and “Fight for our freedom.” The demonstrations blocked key roads, resulting in severe traffic disruptions.

(With inputs from agencies)