Muslim Americans react with fear after Trump's shocking election victory

After months of anti-Islamic rhetoric, Donald J. Trump became the 45th President of the United States of America yesterday.

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The Republican made controversial remarks in December last year, one of his many, when he called for a ban on Muslims entering the U.S. after a mass shooting in California.

Needless to say, Muslim Americans are struggling to accept his shocking victory.

They're worried about their safety, the well-being of their families.

To say the least, everyone is freaked out.

Muslim women are afraid of wearing their hijab in public.

In fact, they are being advised that they shouldn't for their own safety.

Trump's victory brought even a 5-year-old to tears.

One thing's for sure: hard times are ahead.