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Trump began to transfer power, but has yet to admit defeat
Shi Duhua, a professor of political science at the University of Arkansas, noted that Trump actually had a “flop” at the press conference after Election Day, especially when he stared at the podium for longer than normal. This was actually “to avoid Make eye contact with others and fear that the pressure in your heart will escape
Text | Cai Tingyi, Caijing reporter
“By fighting, I think we can win. Anyway, in the best interests of our country, I have suggested that Emily Murphy and her team start (transfer) as necessary, and I also ask my team to do the same.” At 6 p.m. ET on November 23, Trump declared on social media that he let go and let the executive branch officially initiate the transfer of power.
After a delay of more than two weeks, the General Services Administration, which is responsible for carrying out the president’s transfer, officially wrote to Biden on the afternoon of the 23rd, informing him that the transfer would begin immediately in accordance with the United States Presidential Transfer Act passed in 1963. However, Emily, Director of the General Services Administration, emphasized in the letter that this formal transfer was an independent decision made by her personally referring to the law and the facts. It has never been pressured directly or indirectly by the administration, including the White House.
Since the election results were announced on November 7, the Trump camp has initiated more than 30 lawsuits in several major states and even invited Republican state congressmen from Michigan to the White House for talks, trying to ask them to avoid the Biden’s final confirmation in Michigan. Get the votes of the state. However, Republican lawmakers in the state issued a statement after the meeting, stating that they would confirm the results of the state’s elections in accordance with established law and procedures.
On November 23, the state of Michigan officially confirmed that Biden had won the state presidential election, gaining more than 270 electoral votes. Trump’s plan to seek a return to the indecisive state became increasingly unfulfilled. Possible.Although Trump has not formally acknowledged his defeat, Trump’s decision to green-light the transfer of power ultimately eased Washington’s anxious political circle.
At the end of the electoral process, under pressure from Republican legislators, more than 100 business representatives and more than 100 Republican experts on national security signed letters urging joint pressure, Trump and the General Services Administration decided to initiate the transfer process.
In Congress, more and more high-ranking Republican senators have joined the ranks of public criticism of the US General Services Administration’s refusal to formally surrender office. Tennessee Senator Lamar Alexander noted on the night of the 23rd that with the recount and court hearing the case will come to an end, the confirmation of the majority of the states’ vote will be completed on December 8. There is no suspense about the choice of Biden. It must be delivered in an orderly and prompt manner with dignity to help the new government succeed. “When you participate in public affairs, what the public remembers is the last thing you did.”
Other senators who participated in the lobbying include Mike Lee of Utah, Rob Portman of Ohio and Shelly Moore Capito of West Virginia. They said through different platforms that the electoral dispute must end when all votes have completed the confirmation period on December 8, but the handover must begin immediately.
The Trump administration’s denial of the handover also worries the American business community. Many companies have sent joint letters requesting that the transfer begin as soon as possible. Top business Trump supporter and head of the Blackstone Group, Su Shimin, also publicly noted: “The election results are already clear. The country needs to move forward.”
According to a report on the “Politician” website, Trump discussed with his aides the weekend of November 21-22 about what to do next. In addition to his personal attorney, former New York Mayor Giuliani insisted on contesting the election results through legal procedures, with everyone else suggesting that Trump should initiate the transfer. The assistants who proposed these transfers pointed out thatYou can initiate the transfer without acknowledging your defeat. After all, any further delay can affect Trump’s political legacy.
Since the election, Giuliani, who has continually encouraged Trump to challenge the results, and another attorney, Powell (Sidney Powell), have been questioned and criticized for their inability to present evidence of voter fraud in the past two weeks. Powell said at the press conference that former Venezuelan presidents Chávez and Soros were involved in the fraud of this election, but could not provide specific evidence. The Trump camp ultimately publicly dismissed his date with Powell on November 22, emphasizing that what Powell did was personal.
The biggest problem with Trump’s lawsuit is that Giuliani, who remains in office, has not left a positive impression on the public. When Giuliani and Powell held a press conference on Nov. 19, the brown sweat on their right cheek showed that Trump’s legal battle was near the end.
Erik Bucy, a professor of strategic communications at Texas Tech University, told the Caijing reporter that Giuliani obviously couldn’t control the pressure to make false accusations at the press conference, so he was sweating. “When he made many charges against the election, he sweated a lot, leaving sweat mixed with hair dye on both sides of his cheeks, conveying a very unprofessional image (to the public).” The public completely forgot his original image. Political demands. Bushy further noted that another awkward scene in the history of American politics is Nixon’s dilemma as a presidential candidate when he debated Kennedy. Nixon lost points due to sweat.
Patrick Stewart, professor of political science at the University of Arkansas, pointed out to the Caijing reporter:Giuliani’s attacks on the American media and the elections at the press conference were aimed at making the Trump camp look like a victim and making the conspiracy theory more comprehensive. It’s more like fundraising, signing a speech, or signing a speech. Possible new media companies to pave the way.
It is not yet clear how Trump will deal with other lawsuits. Although he gave the green light to the official transfer of power, he has yet to accept the fact that he lost the election. After announcing the start of the handover, he republished Fox TV’s discussion of the electoral machine’s flaws on social media.
However, Stewart noted that Trump actually had a “flop” at the post-Election Day press conference, especially when he stared at the podium for longer than normal. This was actually “to avoid contact with others”. Eye contact, I am afraid of losing the pressure in my heart.
According to US media reports,Trump has begun decorating his personal residence at Florida’s Sealake Manor to prepare for his life after leaving office.
On the other hand, Biden’s camp, seeking to speed up the handover, announced cabinet candidates one after another on November 23, including the appointment of his longtime diplomatic aide, Anthony Blinken, as secretary of state. Former Clinton diplomatic aide Jake Sullivan is the national security adviser and Yellen, the former chairman of the Federal Reserve during the Obama administration, is the first female Secretary of the Treasury in the United States.
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