New York celebrated Donald Trump’s defeat, including in front of the famous Trump Tower on 5th Avenue.
They cried, banged on pots and shouted “Trump, it’s over!” in a concert of horns: New Yorkers let their joy and relief explode on Saturday at the announcement of Joe Biden’s presidential victory.
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The shouts of joy at the announcement of the election of Joe Biden
Impressive • New York on the announcement of the victory of #Biden • pic.twitter.com/Ag1K8kKASe
– Tom • (@FarachaBtz) November 7, 2020
The scenes of jubilation – in the hometown of the Republican president that a majority of New Yorkers have always repudiated – barely began the first alerts fell on smartphones.
In the minutes that followed, the streets of Manhattan rang with screams and horns, residents stepped out onto the streets or onto their balconies, often banging on pots and pans, in scenes that recalled the tributes paid to caregivers during the first wave of coronavirus, in the spring.
Devant la Trump Tower
Spontaneously, under a radiant sun and near-summer temperatures, thousands of people converged on strategic points, in Columbus Circle, on the edge of Central Park, in Times Square or in front of the Trump Tower, HQ of the Trump Organization on 5th Avenue where Trump lived until he left for Washington in 2016.
The joy of Spike Lee
Spike Lee poppin bottles in Brooklyn is the biggest NY vibe since Biggie died. pic.twitter.com/nj0zLUlDMj
– Big Boss (@VoLinxx) November 7, 2020
“It’s been four years of suffering, he’s a hateful man, really hateful, I’m so happy he’s gone, even though now we’re going to have to care about all the people who voted for him, because they’re still there, ”said Jacqueline Brown, 58, a university professor who cycled to join the crowd at Columbus Circle.
“I am overwhelmed with joy,” said Bernie Jacobs, 84, who was having her bagels and coffee next to the Trump Tower.
“Every morning, we come here and criticize Trump, it had been going on for four years, it was too much. We hated him from the day he came to power (…) He was a president of nothing at all, with an oversized ego and zero talent “.
“Finally, Biden won!” Exclaims JD Beebe, 35, owner of a small online business, as he walks up 2nd Avenue in applause. “I’m delighted, it’s really a very American moment, all those horns, these people on the balconies,” he said. “I’m just happy that I don’t have to worry every day about what stupid stuff is going to come out of our president’s mouth again, frankly,” he said.
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