Sopel's Soapbox

Hopes and Fears


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"I think a lot of the backlash is against the uncertainty. We have no idea what's coming," says one student protester.

An increase in hate crimes has been reported, with many blaming the election for creating bitterness across the United States.

Donald Trump has begun choosing members of his cabinet, including Steve Bannon - a media executive from the right-wing outlet Breitbart - as his chief strategist.

Jon speaks to Kurt Bardella about the “new alternative right” and what that will mean when the "President... is being guided by people who share a very different view of America and what America should look like and what that composition should be."

Meanwhile Allan Lichtman, who was correct when he predicted Donald Trump's win, reflects on his prediction and says that Trump will not serve out his Presidential term.

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