Mitch McConnell finally recognises Joe Biden as US president-elect
McConnell had refused to acknowledge Biden’s win until now, saying Donald Trump was entitled to pursue his claims in court
15 December 2020 - 17:48
Washington — US Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell has recognised Joe Biden as the winner of the US election the day after the electoral college confirmed his victory — a pivotal moment that further cements President Donald Trump’s defeat.
“Yesterday, electors met in all 50 states, so as of this morning our country officially has a president-elect and a vice-president elect,” McConnell said on the Senate floor on Tuesday after listing Trump’s accomplishments. “Today I want to congratulate Joe Biden.”..
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