In a surprise that shook Washington, D.C. and much of the nation last night, the 2016 election results have determined Donald Trump will become the 45th President of the United States.
Virtually every poll leading up to Election Day predicted a Hillary Clinton win and a high probability of a Democratically controlled Senate. That didn't happen, and the D.C.'s leaders in innovation are gearing up for four years of President Trump and preparing for what his administration will bring here.
Here's what some of the D.C.'s innovation leaders are saying about last night's election results:
Steve Case, co-founder of AOL and chairman and CEO of Revolution:
I am surprised & disappointed. But now that the people have spoken, we should accept the result & work together to move the country forward.
— Steve Case (@SteveCase) November 9, 2016
Donna Harris, co-founder and co-CEO of 1776
From my 6 year old son: “I can’t believe so many people voted for such a mean man…I sure hope he doesn’t lead us into trouble” Me too!
— Donna Harris (@dharrisindc) November 9, 2016
G. Nagesh Rao, Chief Technologist at U.S. Small Business Administration
Dear America, My BDay wish today is that we take a moment to self-reflect and ask how we can move forward & rise up together... Love =n
— G. Nagesh Rao (@GNageshRao) November 9, 2016
Joy M. Whitt, co-organizer of Tech Lady Hackathon
1/2 My Immigrant friends, my LGBTQ community, my Muslim family, my fellow Black and Brown folks, my Sisters:
— Joy M. Whitt (@joymwhitt) November 9, 2016
2/2 Despite what America is telling you today, You're Not alone. You Do matter. You Are Loved.
— Joy M. Whitt (@joymwhitt) November 9, 2016Ross Baird, executive director of Village Capital
A literal racist and sexist is close to Presidency. And women I respect support him. We all need to take a hard look and do better. — Ross Baird (@rossbaird) November 9, 2016
The global markets just experienced the biggest drop since September 11th. Good luck to us all. — Ross Baird (@rossbaird) November 9, 2016
Friends-start thinking about where you want to get involved. I am. If you're scared, you're not alone. — Ross Baird (@rossbaird) November 9, 2016
Dan Berger, CEO of Social Tables
1/Where do I even begin? #Elections2016 — Dan Berger (@danberger) November 9, 2016
2/I am absolutely shocked by the results of the election but not surprised. I called Trump winning the Republican nomination but not this. — Dan Berger (@danberger) November 9, 2016
3/On the media: The fact that every single political expert, pundit, and pollster was unable to predict this is mind boggling. — Dan Berger (@danberger) November 9, 2016
4/And what's even more wild is that Trump essentially declared war on every one of these media personalities and outlets. — Dan Berger (@danberger) November 9, 2016
5/On the candidates: This wasn't about HRC or Trump. It was status quo vs. anti-establishment. — Dan Berger (@danberger) November 9, 2016
6/This is proven by the fact that Trump won despite all of the terrible things he has done to employees/women + said about fellow Americans. — Dan Berger (@danberger) November 9, 2016
7/None of these things matter when you're voting to make a statement. — Dan Berger (@danberger) November 9, 2016
8/On two Americas: All of society's pop stars, elites, and influencers were not enough to sway the electorate. — Dan Berger (@danberger) November 9, 2016
9/We live in a country that's divided into liberal urban dwellers and everyone else. That's sad and perhaps irreconcilable. — Dan Berger (@danberger) November 9, 2016
Gary Shapiro, CEO of Consumer Technology Association
Now that this exhausting presidential race is over, it’s time to get busy creating tech that changes the world. — Gary Shapiro (@GaryShapiro) November 9, 2016
Paul Singh, founder of Results Junkies
If we learn anything from this election: education is important. More important than all of us realize. #ElectionNight #Elections2016 — Paul Singh (@paulsingh) November 9, 2016
The irony of tonight: a dude named Johnson is fucking it all up for everyone. #ElectionNight — Paul Singh (@paulsingh) November 9, 2016
The end of the Republic is closer than many people realize. #ElectionDay — Paul Singh (@paulsingh) November 9, 2016
Zvi Band, CEO of Contactually
the most important thing we all need to do. now more than ever. forward. https://t.co/DsOOjlgIfW — (((Zvi Band))) (@skeevis) November 9, 2016
Jonathon Perrelli, CEO and co-founder of LifeFuels
God Bless America like never before, we are going to need it! — Jonathon Perrelli (@perrelli) November 9, 2016
Peter Corbett, CEO of iStrategyLabs
No no no no no no no no no no. No. https://t.co/ydOyhkmy6S — Peter Corbett ? (@corbett3000) November 9, 2016
Jean Case, CEO of Case Foundation
"Difficulties are just things to overcome, after all." -Ernest Shackleton. If anyone knew, he did. #BeFearless pic.twitter.com/1uIomNVASH — Jean Case (@jeancase) November 8, 2016
John Backus, venture capital investor
Britain had its Brexit. With Trump, will the USA have its Trexit? — John Backus (@jcbackus) November 9, 2016
Christopher Breene, founder at GFTB Digital and co-organizer of DC Tech Meetup
I'm ashamed to be an american.
— Christopher Breene (@GoForTopherB) November 9, 2016
I'm terrified about losing healthcare. I'm in tears. What do I do when my condition bans me from coverage? Or when my gf is deported... https://t.co/vxZG90NV5S
— Christopher Breene (@GoForTopherB) November 9, 2016
Tomorrow, I'm on an entrepreneurship panel in front of 300 ppl. I have to pretend I'm not terrified of my business & healthcare collapsing. pic.twitter.com/3zxlGr2g47
— Christopher Breene (@GoForTopherB) November 9, 2016
I cried this morning when I woke up. I hurt. But then I pulled myself out of bed. Too many people left to fight for to give up now. pic.twitter.com/0MDMFakbLv
— Christopher Breene (@GoForTopherB) November 9, 2016 Alexander Pessala, investor at Middleland Capital
Time to buy the S&P dip and sell off the bitcoin
— Alexander Pessala (@pessala) November 9, 2016
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