The Archbishop of Canterbury called for reconciliation in the USA, after the most bitter election campaign in modern history. Justin Welby pledged to ‘pray for all the people of the United States’ in the wake of Donald Trump's victory. He said, ‘As President-elect Trump prepares to take office, my continuing prayers are that the USA may find reconciliation after a bitter campaign, and that he may be given wisdom, insight and grace as he faces the tasks before him.’ His statement was muted and contained no message of congratulations. Evangelical Christian blogger Ian Paul said, ‘The election of Trump is a stand against the relentless march of globalisation, just as was the vote for Brexit for many people.’ Chine McDonald, director of communications at the UK Evangelical Alliance, tweeted, ‘Sad day to be a woman. Sad day to be black. Sad day to be an evangelical. Feeling numb. #USElection2016.’