Asked if he would commit to a peaceful transfer of power after the election, Donald Trump offered an unequivocal “no” to a White House reporter on Wednesday night.
Said Trump: “Well, we’re going to have to see what happens. You know that I’ve been complaining very strongly about the ballots and the ballots are a disaster. Get rid of the ballots and you’ll have a very … there won’t be a transfer, frankly. There’ll be a continuation. The ballots are out of control. “
Q: Will you commit to a peaceful transfer of power after the election?
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) September 23, 2020
TRUMP: "We're gonna have to see what happens." pic.twitter.com/Dzj7Q9ZJqv
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden reacted to Trump’s remarks later Wednesday night.
Said Biden: “What country are we in? I’m being facetious — I said what country are we in? Look, he says the most irrational things. I don’t know to say about it. But it doesn’t surprise me.”
Get Towleroad Headlines Daily.
News daily from one of the most trusted, independent, lgbtq owned and operated media outlets. Covering news, entertainment, science, media, art and more for almost 17 years.
Thank you for subscribing.
Something went wrong.
