Magnum Photographers on the Day Trump Won

Magnum Photos, the venerable photojournalism cooperative founded by Henri Cartier-Bresson, Robert Capa and others in 1947, offered their own distinctive visual take on the events of November 9, with a round-up of images from their photographers around the world.

After a contentious Presidential race which brought about many firsts, Donald Trump defeated Hillary Clinton on Election Day. Magnum photographers, in the US and abroad, covered events on election night and the day after. From the mood on the streets to personal reflections, they captured authored perspectives on the world on November 9, 2016.

John Vink

‘I was refused access to the Marriott in Brussels for the Election Night because of overcrowding. So I watched Mr. Trumps’ hands on TV during his speech after being elected for President of the USA.” — John Vink – Brussels, Belgium. 9th, November. 2016

Susan Meiselas

“Last night I watched the dream of a woman president vanish. This morning the subway was somber with the news of total control of our nation and no light on the horizon.” — Susan Meiselas – Election Day. New York, USA

Chien-Chi Chang

“Here in Graz in central Europe, residents wake up to the shockwave of Trump as new U.S. President. How will the U.S. election impact the upcoming Austrian presidential election next month? There is no telling, isn’t it? In Graz, it is not uncommon to come across some vandalized campaign posters of Nobert Hofer, presidential candidate of the populist right-wing Freedom Party of Austria. Mr. Hofer and Mr. Van der Bellen of The Greens are running a neck and neck race. But with the growing number of nationalist anti-immigration political parties in Europe and the recent Brexit and now Trump as the new U. S. President, the New World Order now is full of fears and uncertainties. The question is how far U.S. and Europe are swinging to the Right.” — Chien-Chi Chang Graz, Austria. November 9th, 2016

Moises Saman

“I have covered democratic elections, encouraged or even imposed by the US, that have brought to power populist, corrupt and illiberal leaders in many countries. Perhaps, then, I should not be so stunned that Donald Trump is the President that America wants.” — Moises Saman Tokyo. Japan. November 9, 2016.

Carolyn Drake

“As a woman I find the results of the election extremely difficult to stomach. I had grown to admire the strength and intelligence of Hillary Clinton, a stark contrast to the unabashedly sexist man our country elected.” — Carolyn DrakeVallejo, California, USA. November 8, 2016.