US erupts with celebrations and protests after Joe Biden wins US election 2020

Celebrations and protests are erupting across the US after Joe Biden was declared the winner of the election. Watch live.

There are wild scenes across the United States as Joe Biden supporters mark his victory in the US presidential election.

News networks in the US this morning projected that Mr Biden would win the state of Pennsylvania. That pushed him past the 270 electoral votes he needs to become America’s next president.

Donald Trump immediately released a statement indicating he would not concede the election.

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People celebrate at Times Square in New York after Joe Biden was declared winner of the 2020 presidential election. Picture: Kena Betancur/AFP

There are wild scenes in the US. Picture: Kena Betancur/AFP

The crowd outside the White House celebrating Joe Biden’s projected victory is blaring YMCA — the song President Trump closed out his latest rallies with. pic.twitter.com/UkrsBq8l5M

— Kaitlan Collins (@kaitlancollins) November 7, 2020

Mr Trump was playing golf at the Trump National golf course in Sterling, Virginia when the call was made.

The reaction across the United States has been immediate and visceral.

CNN White House correspondent Jim Acosta — who is at the White House — said he could hear people cheering.

“Trump is not here to hear this for himself, but the cheers are coming from all directions,” he said.

Trump watches celebrations of his defeat as he returns to the White House from playing golf on Saturday. (Getty) pic.twitter.com/tj5YSYcWIg

— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) November 7, 2020

Donald Trump was seen returning to the White House after visiting his golf club in Bedminster, Virginia.

It’s the first time he has been back since the election was called for Joe Biden – and the first time he has seen the mass of people celebrating his defeat in the streets of the American capital.

The election was close, with more than 74 million votes for Mr Biden already counted and 70 million for Mr Trump.

Donald Trump was playing golf when Joe Biden was declared the winner of the election. Picture: Al Drago/Getty Images

Democratic supporters quickly took to the streets, from Philadelphia to New York. A large crowd gathered to celebrate outside the Pennsylvania Convention centre, where votes were being counted.

There were raucous scenes in New York City as people marked the win.

A large segment of the population will not be happy with the result and pro-Trump protesters were seen gathering in Michigan.

Video footage was posted on Twitter of opposing groups fighting in Lansing in Michigan.

Fights breaking out between opposing groups at the Stop the Steal rally in Lansing #Protests2020 #StopTheSteal #Lansing pic.twitter.com/Oip0Fesjzb

— Brendan Gutenschwager (@BGOnTheScene) November 7, 2020

New York City near trump tower, via ⁦@Miriam_Hall⁩ pic.twitter.com/cP74HY8yGU

— Jessica Huseman (@JessicaHuseman) November 7, 2020

A Trump supporter looks on outside the Pennsylvania Convention Center after Joe Biden was declared winner of the 2020 presidential election. Picture: Bryan R. Smith / AFP

Trump supporters appear pensive after learning of his loss. Picture: Bryan R. Smith / AFP

Mr Trump’s supporters were seen in tears after the announcement.

Donald Trump though has refused to concede.

A statement signed by the president said Mr Biden “has not been certified as the winner of any states, let alone any of the highly contested states headed for mandatory recounts, or states where our campaign has valid and legitimate legal challenges that could determine the ultimate victor”.

Supporters of US President Donald Trump demonstrate outside of the TCF Center to protest the counting of votes for the 2020 general election. Picture: JEFF KOWALSKY/AFP

Nahren Anweeya, a supporter of US President Donald Trump, at a protest in Detroit, Michigan. Picture: JEFF KOWALSKY/AFP

Neither candidate has been certified as the winner in any state, as all 50 continue to finalise their vote counts.

The statement singled out Pennsylvania, whose 20 electoral votes put Mr Biden over 270 Electoral College votes today, according to major news outlets making the call.

“Legal votes decide who is president, not the news media,” the statement said.

“Beginning Monday, our campaign will start prosecuting our case in court to ensure election laws are fully upheld and the rightful winner is seated.”

Mr Biden tweeted: “I will be a President for all Americans – whether you voted for me or not. I will keep the faith that you have placed in me.”