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Trump Won’t Rule Out Election Chaos, Again

Trump was pressed on whether he would commit to a peaceful transfer of power and refused to give a clean answer, feeding fears that he was preparing to contest the result no matter what. In the middle of the Ginsburg succession fight, it was another reminder that he treated democratic norms like optional accessories.

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First recorded Sep 23, 2020·Meaningfully updated Sep 23, 2020

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Trump Won’t Rule Out Election Chaos, Again

Trump was pressed on whether he would commit to a peaceful transfer of power and refused to give a clean answer, feeding fears that he was preparing to contest the result no matter what. In the middle of the Ginsburg succession fight, it was another reminder that he treated democratic norms like optional accessories.

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