Donald Trump has upset the pollsters, the liberal establishment and even Boots the psychic goat to take the US presidency.

In an historic day for America and the rest of the world, the controversial businessman and TV star defeated Hillary Clinton to claim the most powerful position on earth.

In order to fully express the gravity and impact of this event the public has predictably taken to Twitter, with many expressing dismay over the result and the general hostility of the campaign.

Former boyband member Nathan Sykes summed up the latest twist to an already remarkable year.

Some people were left wondering about Barack Obama's final moments in office (he will be there until January).

And for many, Mr Trump is a downgrade from the previous incumbent.

Others just want to watch the world burn.

Trump has made people realise that experience isn't everything.

But his election wasn't even the biggest news of the day.

Luckily Scots comedian Limmy was there to put the historic day in perspective.

Some had handy graphics to show the history of the US presidency.

Unfortunately, Twitter users confirmed long-held worries that there might be electoral fraud.

The only reliable predictor of the election was ever-prescient The Simpsons, who made the call a good 15 years ago.

After this moment, it is time to look to the future of the world's most powerful country.

And finally, we got a glimpse of the what the new commander-in-chief could be like in action.

God Bless America (and damn Boots the psychic goat).