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Americans take to the streets over post-poll uncertainty

Last updated on: November 05, 2020 12:08 IST

Weary from one of the most bruising US. presidential races in modern times, protesters take to the streets with the election outcome still unsettled a day after polls closed.

While some participated in a 'Protect the Vote' rally, others were extending their support to Trump's call of 'Stop counting'.

A supporter of US President Donald Trump gestures during a protest about the early results of the 2020 presidential election, in front of the Maricopa County Tabulation and Election Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Photograph: Edgard Garrido/Reuters
 

Demonstrators carry a banner during a protest the day after Election Day, in Portland, Oregon. Photograph: Goran Tomasevic/Reuters

A man attends a "Count Every Vote" rally the day after the US election in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York. Photograph: Carlo Allegri/Reuters

People react while holding signs after Election Day in Washington, US. Photograph: Hannah McKay/Reuters

A sign is pictured during a rally demanding a fair count of the votes of the 2020 US presidential election, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Photograph: Eduardo Munoz/Reuters

People hold signs as they take part in a rally demanding a fair count of the votes of the 2020 US presidential election, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Photograph: Eduardo Munoz/Reuters

Demonstrators hold placards as they wait for the results of the 2020 presidential election in Washington. Photograph: Carlos Barria/Reuters

A demonstrator from protect the results coalition protests against efforts to not count all the votes in the general election as they demonstrate in Poway, California. Photograph: Mike Blake/Reuters

People participate in a protest in support of counting all votes as the election in Pennsylvania. Photograph: Spencer Platt/Getty Images

Protestors take to the streets in New York City as results of the presidential election remain uncertain. Photograph: David Dee Delgado/Getty Images

Protestors take to the streets as the counting continues. US President Donald Trump's campaign has said it would legally challenge and demand recounts in key states. Photograph: David Dee Delgado/Getty Images

Similar protests were seen across the United States. Photograph: David Dee Delgado/Getty Images
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