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US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo after a smooth transfer of power to the second Trump administration
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said there will be a smooth transition of power from the current administration of President Donald Trump to his second administration.
This statement came in response to a question about how the process will unfold after Biden’s victory in the November 3 election.
Pompeo added: “The world must have full confidence that the transfer of power is necessary to ensure that the State Department is fulfilling its functions today, successfully in its work today, and successfully with the president, who will take office on the 20th. January, who will also be successful. “
“Honestly, I think his lack of recognition of the results is very embarrassing,” Joe Biden said when asked what message Trump is sending that he will not admit to losing the race. “How can I say this politely?”
He added: “I know from my discussions with foreign leaders so far that they expect their vision of America’s democratic institutions to remain strong once again.”
“I believe that in the end everything will pay off on January 20,” he added, emphasizing that Republican senators would soon recognize his victory.
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Critics argue that the US Secretary of State’s words seem somewhat different from his remarks about other countries’ elections, as he urged the leaders of those countries to accept the election results and commit to the democratic process.
Yesterday, Pompeo said of the Myanmar elections, “The United States will continue to closely monitor the electoral process. We call on all relevant authorities to ensure that ballots are submitted and complaints are resolved in a transparent and credible manner.”
When asked about his plan if the Trump administration was not cooperating with the current transfer of power, Biden replied: “It would be nice to have your cooperation, but it is not important.”
“We will return to the political game,” he added, calling the talks “very lively and active.”
When asked about his message to Trump if he is listening now, Biden said with a smile, “Mr. President, I look forward to speaking with you.”
He added that his team has not planned any legal action at this time and that he will do exactly what needs to be done if Trump relents.
Currently, the Trump administration has not formally approved the handover of power, meaning that Biden’s team has not yet been able to act or begin examining sensitive information.
The resignation of the Acting Undersecretary of Defense for Political Affairs raises concerns about the “post-election purge” at the Pentagon.
James Anderson, the Acting Undersecretary of Defense for Political Affairs, resigned from the Pentagon, just a day after Defense Secretary Mark Esper was fired.
The resignation raises concerns about the “post-election purge” process at the Pentagon.
Anderson has reportedly had a falling out with the White House over personnel issues.
His resignation letter cites his alleged successes, including modernizing America’s nuclear arsenal, civilian oversight of war plans, and strengthening America’s “global position.”
The last paragraph of his speech received a lot of comments online.
“Now, as always, our long-term success depends on adhering to the United States Constitution, which all employees vow to support and uphold,” he added in his speech.
Mitch McConnell said in a brief news conference, following his re-election to lead the Republican Rally in the Senate, when asked why so few Republicans have congratulated Biden and Harris so far, “Until the Electoral College votes, whoever running for president can challenge the process. Screening in any court of appropriate jurisdiction. This is not unusual and should not be a cause for concern. “
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Senator Mitch McConnell
As for Wisconsin Republican Senator Ron Johnson, he said today that he has not congratulated Biden yet and that “there was nothing to congratulate him on.”
Meanwhile, Missouri Senator Roy Blunt said Trump “may not have been defeated at all,” while Richard Shelby of Alabama, when asked who the winner of the election was, said: “We don’t know yet. The results have not been certified. ” “.
Correspondents noted that four years ago he congratulated Trump on his victory, before it was approved by the Electoral College.
Trump has yet to abdicate, but he has filed numerous lawsuits to overturn Biden’s victory and made “unfounded” allegations of voter fraud.
Vice President Mike Pence declined to speak to reporters who asked him if it was time for his campaign to announce the abdication.
