Trump: Manx Twitter users react

Would-be pundits vent online

Manx residents joined the world in shock this morning, as they awoke to news that Donald Trump has been elected president of the USA.

@FoxNews - Isle of Man police force keeping up with the election! #FoxNews2016 pic.twitter.com/MCQARAX5Za

— TweetbeatIOM (@TweetbeatIOM) November 9, 2016

The election has been defined by controversy - and the result has provoked a mixed response worldwide.

Leading the local reactions was Treasury minister Alf Cannan, who told Manx Radio he 'wasn't particularly surprised' at Trump's victory.

Political commentator Professor Ronald Barr described the process as 'one of the most divisive' in history.

Also weighing in on the debate were hundreds of Island social media users.

Many were rather displeased with the outcome:

The world appears to have been taken over by the sort of people who comment on news websites.

— Richard Butt (@RichardRSButt) November 9, 2016

It's a new world, it's a new day. America what were you thinking? #USElection2016

— Daphne Caine (@daffydowndilly) November 9, 2016

I feel sorry for comedians, real life is stealing all the good jokes

— Kelly Foran (@KellyForan) November 9, 2016

While others were more at ease:

@MattJNewing not sure Mexicans will agree Matt ?

— Jo Pack (@JoPack1) November 9, 2016

Anyone that believes the majority of the western world isn't leaning to the right should now wake up. People are fed up of PC left piffel

— James Proudfoot (@IoMJP) November 9, 2016

Some couldn't care less:

The election makes so little difference to us

— Saint Allison (@KrazyCenzie) November 9, 2016

But as ever, a few saw the funny side:

Focus now switches to the Onchan Commissioner's election later this week ?? #BABBvALLEN #Elections2016 #IsleofMan #Votewisely2016 ??

— Pete ™ (@LFC771) November 9, 2016

"Miss Cuskeran, we have the first ever orange President"
(Flabbergasted year 7 pupil)

— Danielle Cuskeran (@DCuskeran) November 9, 2016

An opportunist move by @iomsteampacket aimed at those of you wishing to flee to a rock in the Irish Sea. . . https://t.co/Azw8pKfJdn

— David Carter (@Manxstar) November 9, 2016

Dear American friends,

I've got two spare rooms ?

— Dave Allen (@DaveA4282) November 9, 2016

Meanwhile, with the rest of the world in turmoil, here on the Isle of Man.... https://t.co/NInuFWEmVH

— Laura (@Lozzerlou) November 9, 2016