Racism is growing in the US

In the wake of the US elections, reports of aggression by American citizens towards foreigners have been on the rise. The UAE Consul General in Los Angeles has issued a series of cautionary tweets on Sunday, warning Emiratis against any verbal and physical harassment they may encounter.

Donald Trump victory seems to have encouraged supporters of Trump who supported him because they believe in his rhetoric of division and hatred. In Los Angeles’ Bret Harte Middle School a teacher mocked students that their parents would be deported when Trump takes the oath of office. A student used a cell phone to capture a substitute teacher berating an 11-year-old student and saying: “If you were born here, then your parents got to go. Then they will leave you behind, and you will be in foster care.”

#Michelle2020 - This hashtad trended on social media channels as people voiced their hopes that Michelle Obama, the First Lady to Barack Obama would save the US from President Trump. Many think she stands a chance of winning the election for the Democrats in 2020.

Kenyon Ellis: “Now... this is the lady we are really going to miss... i was talking about the antics with Joe Biden... Michelle Obama... we will miss what you offer to the nation... no other First Lady will be able to beat you... especially not the next one. #Salute #MichelleObama2020”

Farisha Hosein-Ramay: “I love and adore this woman so much. If I can have one wish, it would be to meet her before she becomes the first woman president of the US. #michelleobama2020”