LONDON -- The With You Againoutcome of the U.S. presidential election will affect not only Americans, but the entire global community.

So yes, they have been paying attention -- in particular to the controversial campaigning by Republican candidate Donald Trump.

Perhaps in part because of the longstanding "special relationship" between the U.S. and UK, Britons have been especially vocal about their thoughts throughout the election.

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And in 2016 where do you go to vocalize your political musings? Twitter of course:

1. After Trump said he would ban Muslims from entering the U.S., Brits started an online petition to ban Trump from entering the UK:

2. And then Parliament debated whether enact the ban:

3. After Trump commented on the UK's "massive Muslim problem":

4. When Trump tweeted his support of controversial columnist Katie Hopkins:

5. The day after Brexit when Donald Trump slightly misunderstood the atmosphere and Scottish Twitter shut him down:

6. That time Trump called himself Mr. Brexit, and everyone was confused:

7. J.K. Rowling has been a resounding voice throughout:

8. And UKIP leader Nigel Farage has thrown his support behind Trump, even attending a rally:

9. But on Election Day, Brits have been, er, distracted by other big news:

Priorities, amirite??

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