Will Trump speak out against the bigots?

Frida Ghitis
By Frida Ghitis
5 minute read
Updated 6:12 PM EST, Sat November 12, 2016
Nearly 1,000 students and faculty members at Rutgers University staged a rally in downtown New Brunswick, New Jersey, to protest President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday, November 16. <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2016/11/10/politics/election-results-reaction-streets/index.html" target="_blank">At least 25 US cities</a> have seen protests since Trump won the presidential election.
Nearly 1,000 students and faculty members at Rutgers University staged a rally in downtown New Brunswick, New Jersey, to protest President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday, November 16. At least 25 US cities have seen protests since Trump won the presidential election.
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Students hold signs in front of the Supreme Court in Washington during a protest on Tuesday, November 15.
Students hold signs in front of the Supreme Court in Washington during a protest on Tuesday, November 15.
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Activists use a banner to block traffic on Interstate 395 during an anti-Trump protest in Washington on Monday, November 14.
Activists use a banner to block traffic on Interstate 395 during an anti-Trump protest in Washington on Monday, November 14.
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Anti-Trump protesters in New York hung an upside-down American flag from the side of the Manhattan Bridge on November 14.
Anti-Trump protesters in New York hung an upside-down American flag from the side of the Manhattan Bridge on November 14.
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Demonstrators distribute safety pins as a sign of solidarity against intolerance during a rally against Trump in New York on Saturday, November 12.
Demonstrators distribute safety pins as a sign of solidarity against intolerance during a rally against Trump in New York on Saturday, November 12.
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Demonstrators march to Trump Tower in Chicago on November 12.
Demonstrators march to Trump Tower in Chicago on November 12.
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People protest Trump during a march in downtown Miami on Friday, November 11.
People protest Trump during a march in downtown Miami on Friday, November 11.
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Hundreds of Trump protesters hold a demonstration in New York's Washington Square Park on November 11.
Hundreds of Trump protesters hold a demonstration in New York's Washington Square Park on November 11.
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A man walks by anti-Trump graffiti in downtown Oakland, California, on November 11. Thousands of protesters have wreaked havoc on the city during anti-Trump marches, causing vandalism, fires and destruction of property.
A man walks by anti-Trump graffiti in downtown Oakland, California, on November 11. Thousands of protesters have wreaked havoc on the city during anti-Trump marches, causing vandalism, fires and destruction of property.
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A protester kicks the window of a Bank of America branch in Portland, Oregon, on November 10. What started out as a peaceful march with more than 4,000 people <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2016/11/11/us/oregon-protest-riot/index.html" target="_blank">quickly turned violent.</a> Portland police publicly declared a "riot" because of "extensive criminal and dangerous behavior," according to posts on the department's Twitter page.
A protester kicks the window of a Bank of America branch in Portland, Oregon, on November 10. What started out as a peaceful march with more than 4,000 people quickly turned violent. Portland police publicly declared a "riot" because of "extensive criminal and dangerous behavior," according to posts on the department's Twitter page.
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Demonstrators flood the 101 Freeway in Los Angeles on November 10.
Demonstrators flood the 101 Freeway in Los Angeles on November 10.
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Police officers stand guard as they slowly clear Trump protesters from the 101 Freeway in Los Angeles on November 10.
Police officers stand guard as they slowly clear Trump protesters from the 101 Freeway in Los Angeles on November 10.
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Demonstrators protest in Denver on November 10.
Demonstrators protest in Denver on November 10.
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Police officers look on as someone protests in Portland on November 10.
Police officers look on as someone protests in Portland on November 10.
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Trump protesters march toward Interstate 94 in Minneapolis on November 10.
Trump protesters march toward Interstate 94 in Minneapolis on November 10.
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Numerous cars at a Toyota dealership were smashed as people protested in Portland on November 10.
Numerous cars at a Toyota dealership were smashed as people protested in Portland on November 10.
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Trump protesters chant outside the White House on November 10.
Trump protesters chant outside the White House on November 10.
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Protesters set an effigy of Trump on fire outside Los Angeles City Hall on Wednesday, November 9.
Protesters set an effigy of Trump on fire outside Los Angeles City Hall on Wednesday, November 9.
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Demonstrators march down Second Avenue in Seattle on November 9.
Demonstrators march down Second Avenue in Seattle on November 9.
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Police respond to a fire set by anti-Trump protesters in Oakland, California, on November 9. Police said some protesters threw Molotov cocktails, rocks and fireworks at officers.
Police respond to a fire set by anti-Trump protesters in Oakland, California, on November 9. Police said some protesters threw Molotov cocktails, rocks and fireworks at officers.
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Protesters in Chicago display anti-Trump signs near the Trump International Hotel and Tower on November 9.
Protesters in Chicago display anti-Trump signs near the Trump International Hotel and Tower on November 9.
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Trump protesters take to the streets in Philadelphia on November 9.
Trump protesters take to the streets in Philadelphia on November 9.
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Thousands march down Fifth Avenue in New York on November 9. Authorities estimated as many as 5,000 people protested Trump's victory outside Trump Tower.
Thousands march down Fifth Avenue in New York on November 9. Authorities estimated as many as 5,000 people protested Trump's victory outside Trump Tower.
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Protesters rally against Trump in New York's Union Square on November 9.
Protesters rally against Trump in New York's Union Square on November 9.
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Demonstrators march past Radio City Music Hall in New York on November 9.
Demonstrators march past Radio City Music Hall in New York on November 9.
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People listen to speakers protesting Trump's election in Seattle on November 9.