Web Staff – (NEWS10) – Some Americans are wearing safety pins following Donald Trump's victory in the presidential election.
According to the Huffington Post, people are wearing a safety pin to declare themselves as allies to groups that have been targeted by Trump.
Recommended Videos
People participating in the movement are posting on social media:
My #safetypin prominently on my lab coat. I am a safe place. pic.twitter.com/iOUgCs69SN
— Anne Montgomery MD MBA (@AnneMont) November 11, 2016
My #SafetyPin shows I will protect those who feel in danger bc of gender, sexuality, race, disability, religion, etc. You are safe with me pic.twitter.com/7sLRyRoRbc
— ✨HPDD Bex Taylor-Klaus✨ (@IBexWeBex) November 11, 2016
I'm wearing a #safetypin to how my commitment to help every person feel safe and supported. #safetypinamerica pic.twitter.com/aoOZpD42P8
— Craig Cheslog (@CraigCheslog) November 11, 2016
My #safetypin means I will stand up for anyone being treated unfairly. I am a safe place. pic.twitter.com/LDugM4WO7l
— wifeontheverge (@tiffmagid) November 11, 2016
https://twitter.com/SarahLill9/status/796903515130068992
The idea was modeled after a movement following Brexit in the United Kingdom.
On Tuesday, Donald Trump defeated Hillary Clinton in the presidential election.