Rihanna Demands All Votes Counted As Trump Supporters Protest In Detroit & Phoenix

Protesters have called for voting centers to count every vote and to stop counting votes, depending on what city they're in.

BYErika Marie
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In 2000, the U.S. presidential election was a bit of a cluster. For weeks, Florida recounted all of its votes in the George W. Bush and Al Gore election, causing one of the biggest stirs in recent history. This time around, mail-in ballots are being counted down to the very last one, and the controversy regarding the counts continues 24 hours after polls have closed.

In Michigan and Arizona, President Donald Trump's supporters have convened by the hundreds outside of polling stations. In one state they've demanded that votes should stop being counted, while in another, they call for all votes to be recognized. In all the protests, they've echoed Trump's sentiments by stating that this election is being stolen away by the Democrats while America continues to wait for the results. One person who doesn't mind the count taking a bit more time is Rihanna who had an election takeover on her Instagram page.

"Count - every - vote - we - will - wait - . ," Rihanna penned on her social media page in six different posts. It was announced earlier that Arizona went to former Vice President Joe Biden, however, armed protesters have swarmed a counting station, stating that votes weren't properly counted. Meanwhile, Detroit has encountered a similar group who are chanting "Stop the count!" as they attempt to make their way inside the TCF Center. Police have been at both sites, making sure that the unruly mobs don't get too out of control. You can check out commentary, videos, and images from those protests below.

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Erika Marie is a seasoned journalist, editor, and ghostwriter who works predominantly in the fields of music, spirituality, mental health advocacy, and social activism. The Los Angeles editor, storyteller, and activist has been involved in the behind-the-scenes workings of the entertainment industry for nearly two decades. E.M. attempts to write stories that are compelling while remaining informative and respectful. She's an advocate of lyrical witticism & the power of the pen. Favorites: Motown, New Jack Swing, '90s R&B, Hip Hop, Indie Rock, & Punk; Funk, Soul, Harlem Renaissance Jazz greats, and artists who innovate, not simply replicate.