In the aftermath of an election that selected Donald Trump as President-elect of the United States,MILF | Adult Movies Online people on Twitter have staged a "black out" in protest.

The hashtag #TwitterBlackOut is trending as much of the internet struggles to grapple with the results of Tuesday night's election.

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In a small act of protest against a result that could have very real ramifications for women, minorities and the LGBTQ community, Twitter users are blacking out profile photos and header photos.

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The black-out is just one of the many ways in which Twitter users have expressed anger and sadness over an impending Trump presidency. In the hours following the election results, users mobilized to help those struggling with anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts and addiction. And currently, #NotMyPresident is trending in the U.S..

The hashtags also serve as entry points for those hoping to bring their protesting offline.

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