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Republican Leaders Reject Trump Hedging On Transfer Of Power Amid War Over Confidence - NPR

Republican Leaders Reject Trump Hedging On Transfer Of Power Amid War Over Confidence - NPR

Republican Leaders Reject Trump Hedging On Transfer Of Power Amid War Over Confidence - NPR
Sep 24, 2020 2 mins, 3 secs

At a news conference on Wednesday, President Trump declined to promise a peaceful transfer of power after the November election.

At a news conference on Wednesday, President Trump declined to promise a peaceful transfer of power after the November election.

White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany sought to walk back President Trump's comments suggesting he might not accept the election results if the Democratic nominee Joe Biden were declared the winner.

You know that," Trump said on Wednesday evening in response to a question about whether he would commit to a peaceful transfer of power.

McEnany told reporters on Thursday afternoon that Trump would accept the results of "a free and fair election." She said the question to which Trump was responding was prefaced with "win, lose or draw.".

Mitt Romney, R-Utah, tweeted his vehement disapproval: "Fundamental to democracy is the peaceful transition of power; without that, there is Belarus.

Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., also shared her rejection of Trump's remarks, writing, "The peaceful transfer of power is enshrined in our Constitution and fundamental to the survival of our Republic.

The peaceful transfer of power is enshrined in our Constitution and fundamental to the survival of our Republic.

While more Republicans joined their colleagues in emphasizing even a Trump loss would involve an orderly transfer of power to the new administration, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy of California downplayed the president's statement and pointed to comments last month from former Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton, who suggested Biden not concede the election if it's close.

McCarthy said he believes Trump will win reelection and there will be "a smooth transition" to a second term, telling reporters: "I know this will keep you up at night, but don't worry about it.".

Former Vice President Joe Biden, the Democrats' nominee and Trump's challenger, told reporters on Wednesday he was both vexed and worried about the president's remarks.

All the same, Pelosi said she would not bring a resolution to the floor condemning the president for those remarks.

"I don't think he's worth the trouble at this point," she said, noting the election is just 40 days away.

"When a head of state anywhere in the world with authoritarian tendencies tells you they intend to do something outrageous and not an accept a peaceful transition after an election ...

intelligence officials warned this week how closely foreign powers are watching the political environment within the United States and about possible schemes to raise doubts about the results of the election

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