In the wake of Republican nominee Donald Trump winning the US presidential elections, a number of Americans are gathering in the streets to express either shock or jubiliation.

Live from Manhattan, this is a compilation of some tweets that show the deep divisions that exist in America today:

Some folks on Twitter resorted to humour:

Is it too soon to tell my Mexican boyfriend I'm just not ready to be in a long distance relationship??? #ElectionNight — Bree Essrig (@BreeEssrig) November 9, 2016

While there is chaos at many places:

BREAKING: Chaos outside the Hilton hotel in Midtown Manhattan saying "America united, we will never be divided" @WIONews #ElectionNight pic.twitter.com/yoTyXuptAC — Archith Seshadri (@ArchithNEWS) November 9, 2016

NYC Trump Protesters ??



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Stay Vigilant#TrumpProtest #TrumpPresident pic.twitter.com/B7g7Tvtych — #MAGA ?? Colleen (@col_nj) November 10, 2016

Student walkout at Central Academy in Des Moines -- with "Dump Trump" signs up. #TrumpPresident pic.twitter.com/tg3xfPFdYc — ANTONIO ARELLANO (@AntonioArellano) November 9, 2016

People also started suggesting that the elections are rigged:

People are protesting outside the Hilton hotel Midtown saying "one person one vote" @WIONews pic.twitter.com/3tt0bNoMok — Archith Seshadri (@ArchithNEWS) November 9, 2016

On the other hand, there's red everywhere:

A man is selling "Make America Great Again" caps outside of the Hilton hotel in Midtown @WIONews pic.twitter.com/ZO7a91Et3l — Archith Seshadri (@ArchithNEWS) November 9, 2016

Amidst the celebrations and protests on the streets, many are even contemplating leaving for greener pastures:

(Contributed By: Zeba Khan)