Protests have erupted in cities across the US after former Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump was declared the winner of the nation’s presidential election.
Although there were protests elsewhere in the country, the West Coast appeared to have the most activity.
More than 100 protesters unhappy with Trump’s election staged a march on Wednesday morning in Portland, Oregon.
The protesters chanted anti-Trump slogans and blocked traffic in the area. Some of the protesters burned the US flag, littering the streets with debris.
Trumps’ election victory also sparked protests early Wednesday across the state of California, drawing crowds to city streets and college campuses.
The demonstrators openly disavowed the president-elect and a few resorted to vandalism, reflecting their sadness, anger and bursts of rage.
A violent protest also erupted in San Francisco and nearby Oakland. Demonstrators set fire to an effigy of Trump and smashed front…