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In reply to the discussion: I still can't get over the fact that Trump literally tried to overturn the election after he lost [View all]Kahuna
(27,311 posts)24. He always said there would not be a transition. There would be a continuation...
The president had been asked by a reporter if he would commit to a peaceful transfer of power, win, lose or draw.
When the reporter noted that people are rioting, Trump replied: Get rid of the ballots, and youll have a very youll have a very peaceful there wont be a transfer, frankly, therell be a continuation.
When the reporter noted that people are rioting, Trump replied: Get rid of the ballots, and youll have a very youll have a very peaceful there wont be a transfer, frankly, therell be a continuation.
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/09/23/trump-wont-commit-to-peaceful-transfer-of-power-if-he-loses-the-election.html
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I still can't get over the fact that Trump literally tried to overturn the election after he lost [View all]
DemocratSinceBirth
Jan 2021
OP
It was such a wildly incredible plot that even after it happened nobody can believe it
Walleye
Jan 2021
#1
It's almost as surpising that major segments of "the business community" went along
Tom Rinaldo
Jan 2021
#10
I can't get over the fact that so many elected officials were willing to help him.
Arkansas Granny
Jan 2021
#13
I obviously don't have any answers and not saying there are any easy answers to be sure
Proud Liberal Dem
Jan 2021
#29
I find comfort in my adult children and their children who are being raised in a righteous
CTyankee
Jan 2021
#31
He should be slapped in irons, arrested and thrown in Leavenworth for his trial for treason
Baclava
Jan 2021
#16
He always said there would not be a transition. There would be a continuation...
Kahuna
Jan 2021
#24
Yeah, they just realized Trumpism is bad for business, not got any more virtuous...
CTyankee
Jan 2021
#30