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(62,796 posts) Sun Jul 19, 2020, 11:56 AM Jul 2020

Trump declines to say he'll accept results of election: "I have to see" [View all]

Source: Axios

President Trump refused to say on "Fox News Sunday" whether he would accept the results of November's election if he loses to Joe Biden, telling host Chris Wallace: "I have to see. I'm not just going to say yes. I'm not going to say no."

Why it matters: Trump gave a similar answer in 2016 when he was running against Hillary Clinton, prompting concerns there might not be a peaceful transition to power. At that time, however, Trump was not the incumbent.

Trump said his willingness to concede will depend on mail-in voting, which he said he thinks is going to "rig the election" — a claim he has previously made without factual evidence.

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Trump declines to say he'll accept results of election: "I have to see" [View all] highplainsdem Jul 2020 OP

Trying to play tough. I don't think he'd mind getting the hell out of there underpants Jul 2020 #1

+1000 Thekaspervote Jul 2020 #3

Maleria has used the win to her advantage. Scarsdale Jul 2020 #8

Yes, except he's worried about prosecutions, even if he pulls a Pence. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jul 2020 #9

Resign at midnight before the inauguration, quickly pardoned by Pence, walks out of federal charges. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Jul 2020 #23

You may be on to something there. hadEnuf Jul 2020 #41

You would think he'd want to get out of there. Mike 03 Jul 2020 #16

I fear he is psychologically unable to not keep fighting. TryLogic Jul 2020 #36

Sucker Punch? Be careful what you wish for Born Free Jul 2020 #55

More bluster...he knows he's not only going to lose but lose McGovern style Thekaspervote Jul 2020 #2

Dear God I hope so Hip2bSquare Jul 2020 #13

I fear Barr who has trememdous power and is devious as hell. TryLogic Jul 2020 #37

McGovern was my first Presidential vote at 19! : ) ... electric_blue68 Jul 2020 #26

What I remember from being a 12 year old growing up in Canada robbob Jul 2020 #33

Hi there. More thoughts on McG... electric_blue68 Jul 2020 #34

I was hoping he'd get 1932 FDR'd but it won't be that bad..... Bengus81 Jul 2020 #32

Secret police any indication, he will not go quietly . . . Iliyah Jul 2020 #4

The way he said it .... jimlup Jul 2020 #5

why do the rest of us have to accept results that have clearly been fraudulent or at least suspect? samsingh Jul 2020 #6

That's how I see it... N_E_1 for Tennis Jul 2020 #11

Amen.....THERE WILL BE NO DOUBT HE CHEATED. KS Toronado Jul 2020 #15

I feel the same. But the question is hamsterjill Jul 2020 #29

Shut down everything espcially major highways, important bridges, office buildings, airports... TryLogic Jul 2020 #38

If tRump tries to steal the election, Biden will have to say "I have to see". But mail-in? Nah. . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jul 2020 #7

Same shit he said during 2016 election. Remember all of the "rigged" BS he spouted. iluvtennis Jul 2020 #10

He has absolutely.... Wuddles440 Jul 2020 #12

He and his goons will create something, some sort of crisis. It is going to be rough sledding. TryLogic Jul 2020 #39

Hard to see anything good about these vague 'have to see', 'will see what happens', etc. empedocles Jul 2020 #14

Yes, this is the single "stupidest thing he has ever said." Stuart G Jul 2020 #17

Trump seems not to accept... jmowreader Jul 2020 #18

The reason is he has never read the Constitution, and doesn't care what it says.. Stuart G Jul 2020 #19

"the Constitution does not say anything about the losing candidate having to "accept" that he's lost TryLogic Jul 2020 #40

Duhhhh...I have to see...duhhhh SWBTATTReg Jul 2020 #20

This isn't the best sign. Grokenstein Jul 2020 #21

Biden, the DNC, and all our allies need to hammer home to voters that this is NOT NORMAL steve2470 Jul 2020 #22

Thank you! hamsterjill Jul 2020 #35

Hell, this is way beyond "not normal". We are teetering on becoming fascist Germany. TryLogic Jul 2020 #42

We're all stuck in this Country, even the Bahamas are keeping Americans out. sarcasmo Jul 2020 #49

Reality doesn't matter to him bucolic_frolic Jul 2020 #24

i wish the MSM would stop treating him like a normal candidate & ask him these assinine questions onetexan Jul 2020 #25

his friends Putin and Netanyahu got re-elected...so he may be asking them for advice and help. nt wiggs Jul 2020 #27

He will try anything the GOP will let him get away with. Anything...and look at what they've wiggs Jul 2020 #28

I'm now fully convinced he is trying to start a civil war... Trueblue Texan Jul 2020 #30

Exactly. It's the only card he has left to play. malthaussen Jul 2020 #51

LOL...who cares what that POS loser says. When he loses...he FUCKING loses and LEAVES. Bengus81 Jul 2020 #31

Trump never looses. Everything he touches dies. TryLogic Jul 2020 #43

It doesn't matter what Trump accepts. hadEnuf Jul 2020 #44

But he will destroy everything before Biden takes the oath. Trueblue Texan Jul 2020 #52

I would expect no less from Trump because that is the type of sleezeball wannabe dictator he is. hadEnuf Jul 2020 #54

You don't have a choice, so shut the hell up Donnie. paleotn Jul 2020 #45

Biden's response: "The American people will decide this election. And the U.S. government is... FailureToCommunicate Jul 2020 #46

He will "refuse to certify the election". RhodeIslandOne Jul 2020 #47

Trump mentioned mail in ballots, and will file suit in every swing State Biden wins. sarcasmo Jul 2020 #48

This issue is just Crazyleftie Jul 2020 #50

This... Trueblue Texan Jul 2020 #53