Constance Wu, John Cho, Far East Movement, George Takei, Jeff Yang, Steve Yuen, Chloe Bennet, Tia Carrere, Jamie Chung, Margaret Cho, David Cho, Arden Cho, Katie Leung and Gemma Chan have all reacted to Donald Trump’s election victory.
The results are in – billionaire and reality TV star Donald Trump has just become the leader of the free world and the most powerful person on the planet. Winning over 70 electoral votes more than rival Hilary Clinton, the Republican ex-Apprentice host has won the battle in one of America’s most divisive elections.
Defying all bookies and polls, Trump has surprised the masses by securing victory in a number of states such as Ohio and North Carolina that were projected for a Democrat win. As a result, netizens have taken to social media to express their astonishment and vent their frustrations.
For the East Asian global community, the shock is shared and just like many of the community, Asian celebrities publicly shown their reactions via social media.
Constance Wu
Really showing your asshole right now, America.
— Constance Wu (@ConstanceWu) November 9, 2016
— Constance Wu (@ConstanceWu) November 9, 2016
Far East Movement
We can stay innovating, stay connected globally, and represent the US the way we want. 💯🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/jDZRi1BSJL
— fareastmovement (@fareastmovement) November 9, 2016
John Cho
Entering a depression I’ve not known before. It is deep and wide and scary.
— John Cho (@JohnTheCho) November 9, 2016
George Takei
The unthinkable happened before, to my family in WWII. We got thru it. We held each other close. We kept our dignity and held to our ideals.
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) November 9, 2016
1) I am addressing this to all who voted to defeat Donald Trump and what he represents. We may not have prevailed, but we must not despair.
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) November 9, 2016
2) Many of you are, like me, in a state of shock. This does not feel like the America you love and honor. We are in unchartered waters.
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) November 9, 2016
3) In times like these we must reaffirm the values we cherish and have fought for: equality, justice, the care of our planet.
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) November 9, 2016
4) We must stand up defiantly to any dark or divisive acts, and look out for the most vulnerable among us. It is more important than ever.
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) November 9, 2016
5) Within our hearts we know the society we wish to live in. No one can take that vision from us. We are each of us keepers of that promise.
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) November 9, 2016
6) This country has seen wars and grave injustices, slavery and even civil war in its past. Yet we found our way through. We will now, too.
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) November 9, 2016
7) Hold your loved ones close. Tell them that it is in times of sadness and in the toughest of days where we often find our true mettle.
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) November 9, 2016
Jeff Yang
AMERICA WELCOME TO YOUR RACIST TRUMP REALITY. #VOTE!!! https://t.co/PDYPTndkFg
— Jeff Yang (@originalspin) November 9, 2016
We don’t know what’s happening now or what will happen next, but whatever tomorrow brings: Don’t mourn, organize. #Elections2016
— Jeff Yang (@originalspin) November 9, 2016
— Jeff Yang (@originalspin) November 9, 2016
There are entire states I can’t even look at anymore
— Jeff Yang (@originalspin) November 9, 2016
Amazing to think nothing could stop Trump—not his lies, fraud, groping, racism or misogyny. Except more minority votes. We have work to do.
— Jeff Yang (@originalspin) November 9, 2016
Steve Yuen
big love. that is all.
— steven yeun (@steveyeun) November 9, 2016
Chloe Bennet
Hate won tonight.
— Chloe Bennet (@ChloeBennet4) November 9, 2016
Tia Carrere
America thinks The Oval Office is a reality show. #Election2016
— Tia Carrere (@TiaCarrere) November 9, 2016
In 1989 the Berlin Wall came down. In 2016, the US has a president that wants to put up a wall. #cnnelection
— Tia Carrere (@TiaCarrere) November 9, 2016
Jamie Chung
Two steps forward one step back. Continue to fight for what you believe in, continue to be a good person and do good things.
— Jamie Chung (@jamiechung1) November 9, 2016
We will pick up the pieces and move forward. We can’t let our voices be drowned by hate and greed.
— Jamie Chung (@jamiechung1) November 9, 2016
Margaret Cho
Btw you are entirely allowed to freak out if you want to. Please, let it out–this is not an easy thing. #ElectionNight
— Margaret Cho (@margaretcho) November 9, 2016
This is dread. This is what that feels like for those of us who have been fighting all along. #electionday
— Margaret Cho (@margaretcho) November 9, 2016
We just didn’t do enough. Now we have to do it all. It’s not over.
— Margaret Cho (@margaretcho) November 9, 2016
David Choi
I guess us Californians live in a bubble. We really are not the rest of America.
— David Choi (@DavidChoiMusic) November 9, 2016
Completely disagree. We are a democracy. You have the right to vote for who you want. THAT’S America. We are not only red/blue. https://t.co/ZKM7LBbqKB
— David Choi (@DavidChoiMusic) November 9, 2016
I hope you keep fighting @BernieSanders, always a fan of yours
— David Choi (@DavidChoiMusic) November 9, 2016
Arden Cho
This election has exposed all the hatred, discrimination, racism & pain that has always existed. I hope & pray for love & change.
— Arden Cho (@arden_cho) November 9, 2016
Katie Leung
DEJA VU. 😔
— Katie Leung (@Kt_Leung) November 9, 2016
Demagogue, Demogorgon. Potayto, Potahto.
— Katie Leung (@Kt_Leung) November 9, 2016
Gemma Chan
‘Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.’ George Carlin
— Gemma Chan (@Gemma_Chan1) November 9, 2016
