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- Anthony Zurcher
- BBC North America Correspondent
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For many people, there are too many expectations for this American election.
It has been several days since US Democratic candidate Joe Biden was deemed to have won the US election, but Donald Trump has yet to admit defeat or show signs of admitting defeat.
Instead, he made unsubstantiated allegations that there was widespread voting fraud. He said this allowed Biden to win the race.
However, the results of the calculation are overwhelming. He is behind tens of thousands of votes in various states, where he must invest the results to be successful. Most people think they are doomed.
Although Trump had pointed out a few months ago, the alarming information received by US government officials and voters is still spreading. Trump’s ignorance of political norms and traditional practices is causing a stir in the United States.
Let’s take a look at how some key groups or individuals are dealing with these uncertain days and where this could all lead.
Republican leader
Should Trump admit defeat?
“The president has every right to investigate complaints in accordance with the law and request a recount of votes.“ Senate Majority Leader McConnell (Mitch McConnell)
In the past four years, from the leadership of Congress to the majority of ordinary party members, Republican politicians have adjusted their strategies to deal with the controversial Trump events.
They gritted their teeth, waiting for the storm to pass.
His idea is simple. Few Republicans want to provoke someone who can vent their anger in their field simply by moving their fingers on Twitter.
Young Trump Supporter: I must vote for him when I climb on the broken glass.
Thus, despite the president’s defeat in the election, Republicans seemed content to sit on the sidelines and let the president insist that he had won with “legal votes” until the seemingly futile legal action ended and the results finally were confirmed.
Republican politicians must consider their own future, both to cooperate with the next Democratic government and to win the support of moderates in future elections. Unlike the president, they are in no mood to adopt scorched earth tactics and their political calendar is based on years, not days or weeks.
Therefore, the name of the game is patience. They admitted that the president had the right to present his claims and gave him time to vent his discontent, but believed that there was insufficient evidence to change the election results.
They acknowledged with actions rather than words that there will be a new president in January of next year. Trump will also turn the page.
Attorney General Bill Barr
Should Trump admit defeat?
“Although serious allegations should be handled with caution, misleading, speculative, imaginary or outlandish statements should not be the basis for initiating a federal investigation,” Barr wrote in the Justice Department memo.
Contrary to usual practice, Attorney General Bill Barr issued a memorandum to his senior staff on Monday, opening the door to the Justice Department’s immediate investigation of voter fraud, rather than waiting for states to confirm the results of the vote. .
The document allows Trump to confirm that the administration is investigating unsubstantiated allegations that it has lost tens of thousands of votes in various states with widespread electoral irregularities. However, the Minister of Justice presented a number of considerations in the memo.
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Bill Barr and Trump
Although it includes many caveats, Barr’s memo will give Trump and his supporters an argument, insisting that the election results were stolen (but without considering other Republican candidates who have achieved fairly successful results).
Certain safeguards are in place to prevent political interference in criminal investigations, especially elections. Barr has now canceled some of these measures. Is this enough to appease the president who is seeking hard evidence to back up the fraud allegations?
Trump insiders
Should Trump admit defeat?
Should not! (Maybe?)
“I just spoke to President Trump and I told him I love him. I am proud of your strong defense of the rule of law, the Constitution, and our American system.“–Trump’s legal adviser Jenna Ellis (Jenna Ellis) said on Twitter.
In public, the president’s closest aides and colleagues, especially those with whom he has spent the most time, such as Rudy Giuliani, have joined him when he questioned the results of the 2020 elections.
This has a purpose. If the president resigns, they will lose their jobs (or at least the channels of power). For some people, like White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany, this has translated into a reason why they strongly support Trump and will still win. “This election is not over yet. Far from it,” he said.
“Victory is easy and defeat is never easy. It is not easy for me, not easy at all.” Trump rarely spoke of his inner feelings once defeated.
Others, like Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, resorted to boring humor. “The Trump administration will go smoothly into its second term,” he said.
Part of it is for personal reasons. Trump’s two oldest sons, Don Jr and Eric, have repeatedly defended their parents hoarsely and amplified Trump’s claims of voter fraud. This is related to your family and brand.
However, behind the scenes, some doubts and even certain voices have quietly arrived. Trump’s daughter, Ivanka, has been silent since the election. There are reports that both she and her husband, Jared Kushner, believe it is time for the president to admit defeat.
At the same time, more lower-level Trump administration officials who will lose their jobs in a few months are also in trouble. The chief of staff, John McEntee (John McEntee) reportedly told them that if he found out that they were looking for work, they would be fired immediately.
If you can’t start looking for a soft landing method right now, it may violate professional standards.
Trump supporters
Should Trump admit defeat?
Damn, of course impossible!
“I am here to express my love and support for our President Trump. This is completely a fraud. There are still many votes left uncounted. They are all fake dead.“– Trump supporters in Houston, Texas told the BBC.
Before last week’s election, many Trump supporters believed that although the polls showed another picture, Trump would win.
The results of the 2016 general election were unexpected and Hillary Clinton, who was optimistic until the election, lost the election. Therefore, the continued confidence of Trump supporters may not be entirely wrong. In fact, the facts have shown that the outcome of the 2020 general election is much closer than the final prediction.
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Although Biden was predicted to win after the vote recount, at least some Conservatives continued to support Trump. According to a Reuters / Ipsos poll over the weekend, about 40% of Republicans do not believe Biden has won the presidency. Among ordinary people, this figure is 21%.
The Trump campaign plans to hold “stop theft” rallies across the country, including one in Washington, DC on Saturday. There are also reports that Trump is considering holding a campaign rally in the coming days, but the official plan has yet to be announced.
It’s been known for a long time that if Trump is willing to fight, his side will support him.
Biden
Should Trump admit defeat?
“Frankly speaking, I feel ashamed … How can I say it tactfully? I don’t think it helps the president’s legacy.“
Since he was predicted as the winner of the 2020 election on Saturday, Biden and his transition team have done their best to show the outside world that the transition process of the president of the United States is proceeding smoothly and orderly. On Monday, he held a meeting with his COVID-19 working group and responded to questions from journalists on Tuesday, promising to announce the appointment of high-level government members in the coming weeks.
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The current vote count predicts Biden as the winner of the 2020 U.S. general election.
Biden denied that the president’s decision not to make concessions would negatively affect his work. He said the subsequent access to government funds and information that is normally provided to the president-elect’s team is not a major setback.
He said Republicans would come back and accept his victory, even if they were “a little scared by the current president.”
Today, in the face of Trump’s attack on social media, Biden and the Democrats are taking an open-minded approach, even though their lawyers are actively arguing in court.
They think that time and votes are on their side, and they will have a successful outcome anyway.
Triumph
Should Trump admit defeat?
Just look at his Twitter to know the answer …
“People will not accept this rigged choice!“
Only Trump knows why he has not yielded to Biden, even as he is behind tens of thousands of votes in many states.
Perhaps, as a consumer of the right-wing media, you really believe that there has been unproven electoral fraud, and the scale is large enough to persuade multiple courts to eventually reverse the elections.
Cruel critics will argue that this is the president’s attempt to confuse the audience to protect his personal brand from the taint of failure, or to continue raising funds from camps that still believe he has a chance, as long as he has enough donations to do so. . A prolonged legal battle. His campaign lobbying series also confirmed this. The donation rules established that the majority of the funds raised will be used to pay off campaign debts and other unrelated purposes.
However, at some point, reality will finally arrive. The states must confirm the election results in the coming weeks, unless there is a historical setback, Biden will obtain a majority of 538 electoral votes and will guarantee his election. On December 14, these electors will meet in the state capitals to formally vote for the president and vice president. In January, Congress will receive and approve the results of the vote.
Discarding the rules and traditions that are flourishing, what remains is a relentless deadline.
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Moving forward, only Biden will be sworn in at noon on January 20. Whether Trump likes it or not, whether he admits it or not, his presidency is over.
Of course, Trump can run for election again in 2024 at any time. The Constitution of the United States does not prohibit two non-consecutive presidential terms. You can also act as the administrative head of the party, paving the way for one of your sons or political admirers to run for president.
This may be the end result of the 2020 elections, but the political battle will never stop.
