US leaders call for national unity following shock result

Still reeling from Donald Trump's stunning upset win over Hillary Clinton, politicians and officials are now looking to the future, and what could be the beginning of a new era in U-S politics. Ms Clinton and outgoing President Barack Obama have joined the President-elect in calling on the public to come together and accept the people's choice.

Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton delivers her concession speech, from the New Yorker Hotel (AAP)