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Former First Lady Michelle Obama. Image: sda
Democrats significantly increase pressure on Trump: this is how the president reacts
What is Barack Obama saying?
the former president of the United States, Barack Obama he has urged his successor, Donald Trump, to overcome his ego and admit his electoral defeat. “When your time is up, then it is your job to put the country first and think beyond your own ego, your own interests and your own disappointments,” Democrat Obama told CBS on a Sunday. broadcast interview.
When asked if it was time for Trump to admit defeat, Obama said on CBS: “Absolutely.” That actually would have been due the day after the election on November 3 or two days later at the latest. There is no scenario in which Trump can change the outcome.
In an interview released Monday, the former president told NPR broadcaster with a view to Trump: “I don’t think I can deny reality.” At the same time, Obama warned that the time that passed because Trump refused to hand over office in an orderly manner could have real consequences for the United States. “We are in the middle of a pandemic. We are in the middle of an economic crisis. We have serious national security problems. “
Obama said that after his election to the highest office in the United States in 2008, the administration of his predecessor George W. Bush allowed for a smooth transition despite political differences. “That meant we were up and running right away and were able to react more effectively.” So this is another example of how “Donald Trump’s disregard for basic democratic norms hurts the American people.”
What is Michelle Obama saying?
Former First Lady Michelle Obama reached out to Instagram with an impressive post on Monday. He also entered the power transitions he was experiencing. She recalled how she and her husband facilitated the handover of power to their successors, Melania and Donald Trump.
“Donald Trump had spread racist lies about my husband that put my family at risk,” she wrote. “But I knew that for the good of the country I had to find the strength and maturity to put my anger aside.”
She added: “I knew in my heart that it was the right thing to do, because our democracy is so much bigger than anyone’s ego.”
The former first lady called on Trump and his allies to allow a smooth transfer of power, as Joe Biden’s team could not yet prepare for his inauguration.
“This is not a game,” Obama wrote. “Therefore, I would like to urge all Americans, especially our nation’s leaders, regardless of party, to honor the electoral process and do their part to promote a smooth transfer of power, as incumbent presidents always do. have done in our history. “
What is Biden saying?
Joe biden He continues to prepare to assume official duties after his January 20 swearing-in in Washington, though Trump has so far refused a proper handover. Biden is focused on fighting the coronavirus pandemic, which has spiraled out of control in the United States. The number of confirmed coronavirus infections since the start of the pandemic rose from 10 million to 11 million cases in less than a week on Sunday.
The pressure also increased. If Trump continues to refuse to work together, “more people will die,” Biden said. Meanwhile, health experts like Anthony Fauci stated that a smooth delivery is extremely important.
How does Trump react?
Donald Trump made no move to admit defeat on Monday. He used his Twitter channel to spread fake news and further claim that he won the election. This behavior is “embarrassing” for the United States, Biden said.
“The most rigged election ever!” Trump wrote on Twitter. “I won the election!” Twitter provided warnings to both tweets, including the fact that another winner of the election had been declared.
In a series of additional tweets and retweets, the acting president spread allegations of fraud in connection with the Dominion voting software. Several US authorities rejected these rumors days ago, speaking of the safest option in US history. On Monday night, Trump announced more lawsuits. Additionally, Trump’s election campaign team showered supporters with requests for donations.
(jaw / sda / dpa)
