US ELECTION: There Will Be Smooth Transition To Trump’s Second Term – Pompeo US Secretary of State

                   


 Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Tuesday promised the world a “smooth transition” after US elections but refused to recognize President-elect Joe Biden’s victory, saying Donald Trump will remain in power.


“There will be a smooth transition to a second Trump administration,” Pompeo said in an at times testy news conference when asked about contacts with the Biden team.


“The world should have every confidence that the transition necessary to make sure that the State Department is functional today… with the president who is in office on January 20 a minute after noon will be successful,” he said, referring to the date of the presidential inauguration.


World leaders including almost all US allies have congratulated Biden, who has achieved unassailable leads in key states as well as a commanding edge in the nationwide popular vote.


But Trump has refused to concede the November 3 election and has alleged massive fraud, calling for recounts and legal action.


Asked if the United States can still issue statements calling for free elections around the world, Pompeo said the question was “ridiculous.”

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