US election 2020: Agony and ecstasy as Americans react to Biden's win

2020-11-08 17:34:44

Scenes of joy and disappointment have been seen across the US after Joe Biden was projected to win the presidential election, ending a nail-biting wait for results that left the world in suspense. Spontaneous celebrations erupted in major cities after media outlets announced Mr Biden's victory over President Donald Trump on Saturday. From New York to Los Angeles, news of the result was met with cheers, honking and dancing as supporters of Mr Biden flooded the streets. Elsewhere, the mood was more sombre among Mr Trump's supporters, with some refusing to accept Mr Biden's projected victory. For all Americans, the result was a moment of release after a bitterly contested election that took place in the shadow of a pandemic. Masks were worn widely in Washington DC, where hundreds of people gathered near the White House to celebrate outside a security fence erected before election day.