In reversal, Trump praises protesters

In a sharp reversal, Donald Trump is now praising those who are protesting his presidency, saying he loves their passion for the nation.

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A woman protests against the election of Donald Trump as president. Source: AAP

President-elect Donald Trump seems to be having a change of heart about those protesting the election results.

Trump had denounced the protesters in a tweet late on Thursday. He wrote that "professional protesters, incited by the media, are protesting. Very unfair!"

But early Friday, he tweeted: "Love the fact that the small groups of protesters last night have passion for our great country. We will all come together and be proud!"

Thousands have been gathering in cities across the United States to protest Trump's victory in Tuesday's election.


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Published 12 November 2016 11:26am
Source: AAP


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