WASHINGTON — As Republican Donald Trump appeared to edge closer to a surprise electoral vote victory early Wednesday morning, a large crowd of people, some chanting, gathered in front of the White House.

Crowds gathered on the north side of the White House near Lafayette Park, carrying American flags and campaign signs. The crowd, which was initially composed of primarily of young college-age students and supporters of Democrat Hillary Clinton, grew more diverse as it grew larger. There also appeared to be quite a few Trump supporters in the crowd.

At times, protesters chanted “black lives matter” and “f— Donald Trump.”