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Why Trump won't commit to honoring election results

Trump prompts controversy with refusal to accept a potential election defeat

09/24/2020

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Why Trump won't commit to honoring election results

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Trump prompts controversy with refusal to accept a potential election defeat

The U.S. presidential race is preoccupied Thursday with a stunning question: might President Trump refuse to abide by the results of an election he loses? So far, Trump has declined to confirm he would accept defeat, prompting widespread criticism and disbelief. But Republican lawmakers are insisting that if Trump loses, a peaceful transition of power will occur. Amna Nawaz reports.

09/24/2020

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