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Donald Trump accuses Women's March protesters

Donald Trump has accused women’s march for not voting.

MICHAEL REYNOLDS

Thousands of people on Pennsylvania Avenue participate in the Women's March and rally to protest President Donald J. Source: EPA

Millions of people from all over the world marched in more than 600 demonstrations in 60 countries over the weekend to express concern that women's rights.

President-elect Donald Trump looks on in the Oval Office of the White House during a meeting with U.S. President Barack Obama in their first public step toward a transition of power November 10, 2016 in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACA.
President-elect Donald Trump looks on in the Oval Office of the White House during a meeting with Barak Obama Source: ABACA USA

The new US President offered his first responses on Twitter, accusing those marching in the events of not voting.

Figures from transport officials in Washington suggested more people attended the march than came for Mr Trump's inauguration.

Hillary Clinton praised those attending the marches on Twitter and said “Stronger Together”.

EPA/MICHAEL REYNOLDS
Thousands of people gather on the National Mall for the Women's March and rally to protest President Donald J. Trump EPA/MICHAEL REYNOLDS Source: EPA


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