Is this the next president of the United States?

Donald Trump's mission: Impossible

A real estate mogul, businessman, pageant owner, reality TV star, and a voice of protest against the establishment.

by Shafik.Mandhai 11/9/2016 4:41:16 AM

Scenes of dejection and shock in Times Square

This is Times Square as Florida is called for Trump. Nothing. Just disbelief. pic.twitter.com/aMRlqmypLx
— Emily Atkin (@emorwee) November 9, 2016

by Shafik.Mandhai 11/9/2016 4:44:57 AM

Gold price soars as dollar plunges

by Laurin-Whitney Gottbrath 11/9/2016 4:45:56 AM

This will help a lot of people get over tonight's result

Massachusetts's marijuana ballot measure passed, legalizing medical pot for some illnesses. #ElectionNight https://t.co/GOXEaJJRYG
— FiveThirtyEight (@FiveThirtyEight) November 9, 2016

by Shafik.Mandhai 11/9/2016 4:50:01 AM

'There has to be a real third party next time'

Standing outside a bar in Dallas, Texas, Jared Hodge, a 30-year-old financial analyst, says he has "no regrets" about not voting for Clinton despite the likely Trump victory. He would have been disappointed by the outcome of the elections either way, he says.

Explaining that he voted Green Party and Libertarian Party for most slots, Hodge wrote in "Giant Meteor" in the presidential slot.

"I grew up in a black Democratic household, but I don't feel [the Democrats] have done anything for me," he said, explaining that he had hoped to cast his vote for self-described socialist Bernie Sanders until that candidate withdrew and threw his weight behind Clinton.

Hodge, who describes himself as a progressive, said that Trump has changed the country: "Trump has galvanised a movement that can't be made to feel shame [for racism and sexism]".

"There has to be a real third party next time," he said. "Meanwhile, real change is taking place on the ground with grassroots movements."

By Patrick Strickland

by AJE Staff 11/9/2016 4:55:20 AM

We're live with Green Party candidate Jill Stein

Green Party candidate Jill Stein is talking third parties. Send her your questions and comments here.

by Laurin-Whitney Gottbrath 11/9/2016 5:00:18 AM

Results: Donald Trump picks up Utah and Georgia

by Laurin-Whitney Gottbrath 11/9/2016 5:04:04 AM

Meet the people behind Clinton and Trump

US elections 2016 - The people behind Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton

Meet the backroom staff, advisers, spin doctors and pollsters behind Clinton and Trump

by Laurin-Whitney Gottbrath 11/9/2016 5:06:56 AM

What do you think about the way the elections have gone?

by Laurin-Whitney Gottbrath 11/9/2016 5:12:25 AM

The world begins to react

French ambassador to US: "After #Brexit and this election, anything is now possible. A world is crumbling before our eyes." #ElectionNight https://t.co/lJV01lBP1h
— Jon Williams (@WilliamsJon) November 9, 2016

Damning from the ambassador of the United State's oldest ally.

France also faces the possibility of a far-right president; Marine Le Pen has endorsed Trump and is leading in polls heading towards next year's presidential election.

by Shafik.Mandhai 11/9/2016 5:15:25 AM

Results: Trump projected to win Iowa

by Laurin-Whitney Gottbrath 11/9/2016 5:20:17 AM

Results: Clinton projected winner in Nevada

by Laurin-Whitney Gottbrath 11/9/2016 5:27:09 AM

Why have pollsters been wrong so often recently?

They were very wrong about the British general election in 2015.

They were very wrong about Brexit.

And it seems like they were wrong about Trump's performance during the US election.

There's no doubt they'll be asking themselves the above question tomorrow morning.

by Shafik.Mandhai 11/9/2016 5:29:50 AM

Qatari students watching results come in

At Georgetown University in Doha, foreign service students were joined by the US ambassador to watch the election results come in.

"The elections of 2016 were tough, as the leading candidates had points of strengths as well as points of weaknesses," says Fatma al-Marwani "I believe that if Trump wins the election, the case is not as scary as the people make it seem to be, because there are other factors that contribute to the decision making in the US. Trump does not hold the final card in all the decision making. At the end of the day, he's a businessman, and I think he knows better. Banning all those who are not American would not benefit the economy of the country."

"I believe that many voted for Trump not simply because they support him and see him as a qualified president, but because they're angry at Clinton. They are not thinking about how this will negatively affect them in the long run," says Haya AlKuwari.

by AJE Staff 11/9/2016 5:32:15 AM

Spirits high among Trump supporters in Pennsylvania

by Laurin-Whitney Gottbrath 11/9/2016 5:35:58 AM

Dollar and stocks fall as Trump takes lead

US election: Dollar and stocks fall as Trump takes lead

Stocks trade sharply lower, while the US dollar and Mexican peso tumble as traders wait for the outcome of the election.

by Laurin-Whitney Gottbrath 11/9/2016 5:44:19 AM

Viral lies are still lies

I am at a Trump rally in Manhattan, and thousands are chanting "We hate Muslims, we hate blacks, we want our great country back". Disgusting
— Simon Rowntree (@SRowntreeNews) November 9, 2016

The perils of following events like this election on social media.

The tweet was posted by a British troll account known for spreading false information during high profile events.

Here's more about the people/person behind the account.

by Shafik.Mandhai 11/9/2016 5:50:50 AM

Obama speaks

"And remember: no matter what happens, the sun will rise in the morning and America will still be the greatest nation on earth."

by Shafik.Mandhai 11/9/2016 6:08:55 AM

Spokesman for George H.W. Bush denies reports the former president voted for Clinton

by Laurin-Whitney Gottbrath 11/9/2016 6:21:45 AM

Republicans hold on to the House as Democrats make modest gains

US election: Republicans clinch to House majority

Republicans hold on to their majority in the House of Representatives, as Democrats only make modest gains.

by Laurin-Whitney Gottbrath 11/9/2016 6:30:30 AM

Donald Trump projected winner of Pennsylvania

by Laurin-Whitney Gottbrath 11/9/2016 6:43:15 AM

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen congratulates Donald Trump

Translation: Congratulations to the new President of the United States Donald Trump and the free American people

by Laurin-Whitney Gottbrath 11/9/2016 6:50:33 AM

There will be no concession speech tonight

"She is not done yet," Clinton campaign chairman John Podesta tells the crowds in New York before telling them to go home. There will be no concession speech tonight.

"Every vote should count. Several states are too close to call. So we're not going to have anything more to say tonight."

by David Poort 11/9/2016 7:08:03 AM

"Undocumented, unafraid", among chants heard outside the White House

Emotions are high at the White House as hundreds, mainly young people, gather to react to this year's election results.

Members of United We Dream, the largest immigrant youth-led organisation in the US, chanted "undocumented, unafraid" as they stood outside the home of the next president.

Other young voters told Al Jazeera they support the winner and electoral system, regardless who wins the presidency.

"I will never show anything other than utmost respect for the office of the president of the United States", David (R) told Al Jazeera.

In the middle of the crowd, a small group of young men chanted "Trump, Trump, Trump"

by Laurin-Whitney Gottbrath edited by AJE Staff 11/9/2016 7:17:51 AM

Jill Stein: Expect trouble in the White House

by Laurin-Whitney Gottbrath 11/9/2016 7:26:09 AM

Twitter reacts to election 2016: 'Oh America...What have you done?'

by Laurin-Whitney Gottbrath 11/9/2016 7:30:22 AM

Donald Trump projected winner of US presidency, beating out Hillary Clinton

by Laurin-Whitney Gottbrath 11/9/2016 7:32:52 AM

President Trump

Donald Trump projected winner of US election

Billionaire businessman beats former secretary of state after a hard-fought, bitter battle, according to projections.

by Laurin-Whitney Gottbrath 11/9/2016 7:45:33 AM

US Vice President-elect Mike Pence: 'The American people have spoken'

Mike Pence speaks live as supporters await address by the president-elect Donald Trump

by Laurin-Whitney Gottbrath 11/9/2016 7:47:29 AM

NOW: President-elect Donald Trump addresses US

by Laurin-Whitney Gottbrath 11/9/2016 7:50:37 AM

Donald Trump: 'Hillary Clinton has worked very long and very hard and we owe her a major debt of our gratitude"

by Laurin-Whitney Gottbrath 11/9/2016 7:52:04 AM

Donald Trump: 'This is so important to me'

by Laurin-Whitney Gottbrath 11/9/2016 7:52:20 AM

US President-elect Donald Trump: 'Working together we will begin the urgent task of rebuilding our nation'

Donald Trump projected winner of US election

Billionaire businessman beats former secretary of state after a hard-fought, bitter battle, according to projections.

by Laurin-Whitney Gottbrath 11/9/2016 7:53:46 AM

Donald Trump tells nation he will be president for all Americans

by Laurin-Whitney Gottbrath 11/9/2016 7:54:45 AM

Donald Trump addresses the nation: 'We will get along with all other nations willing to get along with us'

by Laurin-Whitney Gottbrath 11/9/2016 7:56:11 AM

Donald Trump: 'We must reclaim our country's destiny'

by Laurin-Whitney Gottbrath 11/9/2016 8:03:32 AM

President-elect Donald Trump: "I promise you we will not let you down"

Donald Trump projected winner of US election

Billionaire businessman beats former secretary of state after a hard-fought, bitter battle, according to projections.

by Laurin-Whitney Gottbrath 11/9/2016 8:04:25 AM

Twitter reacts to Trump win

by Laurin-Whitney Gottbrath 11/9/2016 8:16:56 AM

Emotions run high for millennials in the US

Shock for DC millennials as Trump wins US election

Many youth in the US' capital shocked and deeply concerned as Republican Trump projected to become the new US president.

by Laurin-Whitney Gottbrath 11/9/2016 8:22:53 AM

Far right continue to congratulate and celebrate Donald Trump on win

by Laurin-Whitney Gottbrath 11/9/2016 8:39:04 AM

US Election: How America went red

by Laurin-Whitney Gottbrath 11/9/2016 8:40:47 AM

Hillary Clinton will speak Wednesday morning in the US, campaign aide tells reporters

by Laurin-Whitney Gottbrath 11/9/2016 8:48:48 AM

More politicians react to Trump win

by Laurin-Whitney Gottbrath 11/9/2016 8:53:46 AM

Trump critics: 'He's not my president'

by Laurin-Whitney Gottbrath 11/9/2016 8:58:51 AM

India's Narendra Modi congratulates Donald Trump

by Laurin-Whitney Gottbrath 11/9/2016 9:00:24 AM

NATO chief: 'I look forward to working with President-elect Trump'

US leadership is essential in facing up to new security challenges, NATO head Jens Stoltenberg said as he congratulated Trump on his victory.

"We face a challenging new security environment, including hybrid warfare, cyberattacks, the threat of terrorism. US leadership is as important as ever," Stoltenberg said. "I look forward to working with President-elect Trump," he added.

by David Poort 11/9/2016 9:34:05 AM

US Elections 2016

Follow our live election coverage for the latest updates

Results: Hillary Clinton projected winner in Washington

Is this the next president of the United States?

Scenes of dejection and shock in Times Square

Gold price soars as dollar plunges

This will help a lot of people get over tonight's result

'There has to be a real third party next time'

We're live with Green Party candidate Jill Stein

Results: Donald Trump picks up Utah and Georgia

Meet the people behind Clinton and Trump

What do you think about the way the elections have gone?

The world begins to react

Results: Trump projected to win Iowa

Results: Clinton projected winner in Nevada

Why have pollsters been wrong so often recently?

Qatari students watching results come in

Spirits high among Trump supporters in Pennsylvania

Dollar and stocks fall as Trump takes lead

Viral lies are still lies

Obama speaks

Spokesman for George H.W. Bush denies reports the former president voted for Clinton

Republicans hold on to the House as Democrats make modest gains

Donald Trump projected winner of Pennsylvania

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen congratulates Donald Trump

There will be no concession speech tonight

"Undocumented, unafraid", among chants heard outside the White House

Jill Stein: Expect trouble in the White House

Twitter reacts to election 2016: 'Oh America...What have you done?'

Donald Trump projected winner of US presidency, beating out Hillary Clinton

President Trump

US Vice President-elect Mike Pence: 'The American people have spoken'

NOW: President-elect Donald Trump addresses US

Donald Trump: 'Hillary Clinton has worked very long and very hard and we owe her a major debt of our gratitude"

Donald Trump: 'This is so important to me'

US President-elect Donald Trump: 'Working together we will begin the urgent task of rebuilding our nation'

Donald Trump tells nation he will be president for all Americans

Donald Trump addresses the nation: 'We will get along with all other nations willing to get along with us'

Donald Trump: 'We must reclaim our country's destiny'

President-elect Donald Trump: "I promise you we will not let you down"

Twitter reacts to Trump win

Emotions run high for millennials in the US

Far right continue to congratulate and celebrate Donald Trump on win

US Election: How America went red

Hillary Clinton will speak Wednesday morning in the US, campaign aide tells reporters

More politicians react to Trump win

Trump critics: 'He's not my president'

India's Narendra Modi congratulates Donald Trump

NATO chief: 'I look forward to working with President-elect Trump'