Protests erupted in cities across America on Wednesday night as demonstrators took to the streets in 14 cities, as a result of uproar over president-elect, Donald Trump. Major cities including Atlanta, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., Chicago and New York City all became the scene of concerned groups outraged about the lingering future of the country.

BREAKING NEWS: New York Anti-Trump Protests grow to 100,000. Likely to last through the night. #TrumpProtest pic.twitter.com/IZALKXOgq7

— shehzad (@shehzadkhalil4) November 10, 2016

Celebrities joined in with the crowds to show their support.

Madonna, Lady Gaga & Cher have joined protesters against Donald Trump's election win.!#TrumpProtest #LoveTrumpsHate pic.twitter.com/MQfwtJCflA

— #NotMyPresident (@GagaNewsShade) November 10, 2016

Miley Cyrus on protest 🙌 #DTLA #TrumpProtest #NotMyPresident pic.twitter.com/lffMvrbxKA

— BadHabbits (@AlexBadhabits) November 10, 2016

Traffic hit a standstill as protesters demonstrated “Love Trumps Hate”.

a couple got out of their car to dance on the blocked 101. #lovetrumpshate #DTLA #TrumpProtest pic.twitter.com/NQJUABdFNt

— ✨ᴹᴼˢᵀ ˢᴾᴼᴼᴾʸ✨ (@strsntch) November 10, 2016

Even children participated in the peaceful protests.

This little girl has more knowledge and compassion that half of this country. #TrumpProtest #ATXprotest pic.twitter.com/u8a0qAV8l3

— Brittney Mckinney (@britt_paige1955) November 10, 2016

Police departments in cities like Oakland used tear gas to disperse crowds.

Get ready for a long 4 years: Oakland PD unleash tear gas on peaceful protesters. #WeveOnlyJustBegun #TrumpProtest pic.twitter.com/M8amI8BdiN

— francesca fiorentini (@franifio) November 10, 2016

News crews were surrounded by protestors hoping to get their message across.

On live TV 😭😭💯, don't say anything just rt when you see it. #trumpprotest pic.twitter.com/gunuQEe0fw

— Big Homie Abdi (@bighomieabdi) November 10, 2016

In D.C. protestors burned the U.S. flag and threw blue paint on the Trump International Hotel.

#BREAKING: Protesters lit a U.S. flag on fire and splashed blue paint on #TrumpInternationalHotel. #TrumpProtest pic.twitter.com/9TuPgWFQiS

— Shomari Stone (@shomaristone) November 10, 2016

The protest grew larger and larger and were filled people from all races, nationalities and backgrounds.

Thousands of people line the streets of American cities to protest. Our voices will be heard. #TrumpProtest #NotMyPresident pic.twitter.com/kuyZduwN1u

— Jordan (@jordansdiamonds) November 10, 2016

In the end, the message grew stronger.

just got back from the #TrumpProtest in NYC at trump tower – packed, peaceful, & inspiring. 🌱 pic.twitter.com/Z0HKPf43JX

— Tyler Oakley (@tyleroakley) November 10, 2016

More protests are expected in the weeks to come.

No justice, no peace! ✊🏾✊🏼✊🏽✊🏿 #TrumpProtest #Oakland pic.twitter.com/38UoqkkXnh

— Carlos R. Castro (@CarlosxxCastro) November 10, 2016

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