Donald Trump makes history; the businessman and former Celebrity Apprentice host becomes the first non-politician to achieve presidency and instill monumental fear in the majority that did not vote for him. Trump’s bold and crude language along the campaign trail leaves behind a residue nationwide which has ignited into protests.

The President-elect has insulted almost every social and ethnic group in America, from women to Muslims and Hispanics, the LGBT community and African Americans, (and that’s just to name a few). Some believe that the remarks made by the man that the electoral college elected brings into question the leadership America chooses and if the system really works.

“[Trump is] a bully who can’t take what he dishes out. He has no grace or class. A presidential candidate should never use the foul language he has, let alone a president elect. He’s not eloquent or kind. Those words inspire violence and hate,” senior Jessica Ferson said. “Already Trump supporters have hurt people of the LGBT community.”

However, some believe that his demeaning statements are not a part of his character and that he is just impulsive in his speech.

“I think that at times he can be a little rash and big mouthed. Also, when he is in office he should have his Twitter account taken away from him because he can’t control himself that well online,” junior Hunter Swedish said. “Other than that, I like his businessman personality and how’s it’s going to translate into an America first attitude.”

Nevertheless, this election was one of the most negative, from both parties. The bigoted comments and constant belittling phrases earned Trump tremendously more airtime than Clinton and thus provided him with a greater platform to express his viewpoints. His harsh words hit especially close to home for many at AHS because in Northern Virginia minorities are a majority, and AHS is one of the most diverse high schools in the nation. The racist and misogynistic views that Trump often portrays are something that many students and faculty fear will have a great impact on the diversity that our community thrives on.

“I think [his presidency] will have a direct impact on the Annandale community,” Ferson said. “The impact might not be as drastic as deportations like Trump promised, but I’m sure the policies his administration passes will hurt people’s lives.”

Trump was not the popular candidate at AHS according to a poll conducted earlier this year; it revealed that only around 18% of students support him as opposed to the 63% standing behind Clinton. It was also overheard in the halls that various students now fear that coming to school will set them up to be captured and put on a truck, headed back to their home country, a thought that did not cloud their mind a week prior.

However, Assistant Principal Jamie Carayiannis feels differently. “I think [Trumps presidency] will be a heck of a lot better than most people think, they have this preconceived idea of what they think he is going to do. I think the media has demonized [Trump] in so many ways. I think he is a winner and that’s what our country needs right now.”

There is also hope that despite Trump’s lack of political experience he will make a great leader due to the fact that he knows how to hire the right people to get the job done; he can also learn as he goes.

“[Trump] is NOT a career politician like Clinton so he is in it for the American people. [He] can’t be bought out by lobbyists because his campaign was funded by himself or small donors. I really like in his 100 day plan how he is going to flush out the swamp (Washington). I honestly believe he’s going to get rid of this system of crony capitalism and expose corruption in Washington,” Swedish said. “Trump will also continue to uphold the 2nd amendment which is a right that has been gradually taken away. I also do agree with his pro life stance. In addition he is going to rework trade deals like NAFTA and he is a strong opponent of the TPP which would kill the American economy.”

If you ignore all of the demeaning words he has uttered and look at his work ethic and history there is proof that he can lead and make progress towards what he feels passionate about. Trump is also highly skilled at finding the right people to get the job done; he surrounds himself with the best in the business.

“It is clear to me that [Trump] got better and better and better as time wore on and by the end of [his campaign] he was a polished, articulate politician that people really thought was great,” Carayiannis said. “I think he’s going to hire the right people to help him.”

In recent days he has started to make some in depth comments about what his administration plans to achieve in the White House and it’s almost contradictory to what he spent many months campaigning about.

“[Trump has] already began to soften up his original immigration plan,” Swedish said. “Only time will tell.”

As for the entirety of his presidency, his supporters have high hopes.

“I will be expecting a lot from him,” Carayiannis said. “He has a republican dominated congress so he should have ease making things work. Already since his election, the Canadian PM has said he is willing to renegotiate NAFTA with Trump, Russia is ready to work together with the US, Syria is willing to open peace talks, the DOW closed at a record high, and the list goes on and on. One of his main pillars was bringing jobs back to America and job growth. I only expect success and nothing short of that.”