America has lost the 2016 Presidential Election.
After a lengthy campaign that stretched over many months, the nation fell well short of expectations. Many believe the heartbreaking result could spell the end for the country, although some are hopeful it will fight on.
America had won every previous presidential election, in a glittering career, but was not able to get across the line this time.
In a concession speech early this morning, US time, a spokesperson said simply, “we tried”.
