As “the day after” begins with President-elect Donald Trump, we take a look at how many influential Mormon politicians and figures are reacting to election day.
Mitt Romney, who opposed Trump throughout his campaign, offered this conciliatory congratulation.
Best wishes for our duly elected president: May his victory speech be his guide and preserving the Republic his aim.
— Mitt Romney (@MittRomney) November 9, 2016
Best wishes also for the GOP victors in the House, Senate & statehouses: may you govern with the high seriousness befitting our great nation
— Mitt Romney (@MittRomney) November 9, 2016
Senator Orrin Hatch spoken on the GOP retaining the Senate majority.
Senator Hatch statement on Republican’s maintaining the Senate majority– #ElectionNight #utpol pic.twitter.com/eBsbViUux7
— Orrin Hatch (@OrrinHatch) November 9, 2016
Political commentator and media personality Glenn Beck offered this somber reminder.
No matter what happens –half of the country or MORE, will be miserable. But yet, our new president is OUR new president. #ElectionNight
— Glenn Beck (@glennbeck) November 9, 2016
Utah Governor Gary Herbert, who won reelection last night, congratulations Donald Trump.
Congrats to @realDonaldTrump & @mike_pence! I look forward to working w/them on state issues that will help make America great again. #utpol pic.twitter.com/0CnaOGausp
— Gary R. Herbert (@HerbertForUtah) November 9, 2016
Lindsey Stirling shared this beautiful piece of art after voting yesterday.
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The Sistas in Zion encouraged others to go out and vote.
Mothers that vote have daughters that #vote. Ladies go out there and #RockTheVote #voted #ElectionDay pic.twitter.com/31WIKti33x
— Sistas in Zion (@SISTASinZION) November 9, 2016
Music artist Tiffany Alvord was troubled by the hate she saw on Twitter last night.
its really bugging me, like there are flaws in both parties so we all made our best decision with what we know, it doesnt mean we agree 100%
— Tiffany Alvord (@TiffanyAlvord) November 9, 2016
LDS temple photographer Scott Jarvie shared this powerful reminder as election day began and it still rings true now that it is over.
PIZZA FOR PRESIDENT
— Al (Fox) Carraway (@22AlFox) November 8, 2016
