JK Rowling Shuts Down Trolls With Inspiring Words After Donald Trump Victory

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JK Rowling has hit back trolls on Twitter who demanded she “shut up” following the shock election of Donald Trump.

The Harry Potter author responded to criticism, invariably from unidentified “egg” or “frog” accounts.

In a powerful riposte to her critics, Rowling wrote: “We stand together. We stick up for the vulnerable. We challenge bigots. We don’t let hate speech become normalised. We hold the line.”

We stand together. We stick up for the vulnerable. We challenge bigots. We don't let hate speech become normalised. We hold the line. https://t.co/ro9AkRSc9Q
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) November 9, 2016

I don't give a damn what trolls feel. Speaking up is about letting the people who are being intimidated know they're not alone. https://t.co/aPcd2gzAdg
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) November 9, 2016

I stand chastened. What the world needs now is more anonymous hate frogs. Dazzle us with your insights and empathy, do. pic.twitter.com/z3OLTi9JdC
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) November 9, 2016

And responding to those asking her to stop publicising Trump and his supporters, Rowling added: “Ignoring spite, and hate, and bullying doesn’t work.”

Ramon, I know you mean well, but tonight of all nights I'm going to say it. Ignoring spite, and hate, and bullying, doesn't work. https://t.co/VF6NePPySm
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) November 9, 2016

The easy thing is to be silenced because you don't want the insults. The easy thing is to look the other way when it's happening to others. https://t.co/VF6NePPySm
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) November 9, 2016

The easy thing is to keep your head down & let the bullies run amok. The right thing to do is to challenge racism, misogyny and hatred. https://t.co/VF6NePPySm
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) November 9, 2016

The author joined ‘Star Trek’ actor George Takei who’s impassioned plea for dignity in defeat became a must read following Trump’s surprise win.

Guardian columnist Owen Jones, Green MP Caroline Lucas and Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon all appealed for calm and inspiring action.

Meanwhile, Angela Merkel, the German chancellor, issued a not-so-subtle warning to Trump after his victory.

Prime Minister Theresa May merely congratulated Trump on his success.