Democrats significantly increase pressure on Trump – this is how Trump reacts

Democrats greatly increase pressure on Trump – that’s how the president reacts

What is Barack Obama saying?

The former US President Barack Obama urged his successor Donald Trump to overcome his ego and admit his electoral defeat. “When your time is up, it is your job to put the country first and think beyond your ego, your interests and your disappointments,” the Democrat Obama broadcast interview on Sunday on CBS.

Asked if it was time for Trump to admit defeat, Obama told CBS: “Absolutely.” This would actually be due the day after the November 3 election or at the latest two days later. There is no scenario in which Trump could change the outcome.

In an interview broadcast on Monday, the former president told broadcaster NPR ahead of Trump: “I don’t think he will be able to deny the reality.” At the same time, Obama warned that the time spent because Trump refused to relinquish office in an orderly fashion could have real consequences for the United States. “We are in the midst of a pandemic. We are in the midst of an economic crisis. We have serious national security problems. “

Obama said that after his election to the highest office in the United States in 2008, the administration of his predecessor George W. Bush allowed for a smooth transition despite political differences. “This meant that we were immediately fully operational and able to react more effectively.” So this is another example of how “Donald Trump’s contempt for basic democratic norms hurts the American people.”

What is Michelle Obama saying?

Former First Lady Michelle Obama reported this on Monday in an impressive post via Instagram. She also entered the power transitions she was experiencing. She recalled how she and her husband made it easier for their successors, Melania and Donald Trump, to hand over power.

“Donald Trump had spread racist lies about my husband that put my family at risk,” she wrote. “But I knew that for the good of the country I had to find the strength and maturity to put my anger aside.”

He added: “I knew in my heart that it was the right thing to do – because our democracy is much bigger than anyone else’s ego.”

The former first lady called on Trump and his allies to allow for a smooth transfer of power as Joe Biden’s team was still unable to prepare for his inauguration.

“This is not a game,” Obama wrote. “Therefore, I would like to urge all Americans, especially the leaders of our nation, regardless of party, to honor the electoral process and do their part to promote a smooth change of power, as presidents in office have always done. history”.

What is Biden saying?

Joe Biden continues to prepare for official duties following his swearing in on January 20 in Washington, although Trump has so far refused a proper handover. Biden is focused on fighting the coronavirus pandemic, which has gotten out of control in the United States. On Sunday, the number of confirmed coronavirus infections since the start of the pandemic rose from ten to eleven million cases in less than a week.

It also increased the pressure. If Trump continues to refuse to work together, “more people will die,” Biden said. Meanwhile, health experts like Anthony Fauci have said smooth handover is extremely important.

How does Trump react?

Donald Trump did not move to admit defeat on Monday. He used his Twitter channel to spread fake news and further claim he won the election. This behavior is “embarrassing” for the United States, Biden said.

“The most fraudulent election in history!” Trump wrote on Twitter. “I won the election!” Twitter provided both tweets with warnings, including the fact that another election winner had been declared.

In a series of additional tweets and retweets, the incumbent president has released allegations of fraud in connection with the Dominion voting software. Several US authorities rejected these rumors days ago, talking about the safest choice in American history. On Monday evening, Trump announced further lawsuits. Additionally, Trump’s campaign team has inundated his supporters with requests for donations.

(jaw / sda / dpa)