Trump to continue legal challenges as president refuses to concede
Former president George Bush calls president-elect Joe Biden and says Americans can trust election was fundamentally fair
08 November 2020 - 22:51
Washington — Recognition is growing in Donald Trump’s inner circle that efforts to overturn Joe Biden’s victory will be futile, though some advisers have urged the president to pursue focused legal challenges, according to people familiar with the matter.
Trump has given no indication he is preparing to concede. His closest aide, son-in-law and senior adviser Jared Kushner, has recommended the president ask courts to ensure transparency about ongoing counts of ballots in several contested states, the people said...
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