Kayleigh McEnany, the White Home press secretary, advised reporters on Thursday that President Trump “will settle for the outcomes of a free and ho
Kayleigh McEnany, the White Home press secretary, advised reporters on Thursday that President Trump “will settle for the outcomes of a free and honest election,” downplaying his refusal the day earlier than to decide to a peaceable switch of energy with out categorically stating whether or not he would settle for the outcomes.
“He’ll settle for the need of the American individuals,” she added.
Throughout a each day press briefing, Ms. McEnany was pressed on Mr. Trump’s comment, which he made Wednesday night in response to a query in regards to the chance that he may lose the November election at a time of widespread unrest in American cities.
Ms. McEnany wouldn’t additional characterize the president’s views, however sought to show in opposition to Democrats the outrage and alarm triggered amongst each events by the president’s feedback.
“I feel that your query is extra becoming to be requested of Democrats who’ve already been on the document saying they received’t settle for the outcomes of an election,” she mentioned, quoting get together leaders who’ve in truth warned that Mr. Trump may attempt to declare victory illegitimately.
She cited an August remark from Mr. Trump’s 2016 opponent, Hillary Clinton, that former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. “shouldn’t concede beneath any circumstances.” However Mrs. Clinton was referring solely to election evening itself, warning {that a} remaining correct tally might not be identified till days or perhaps weeks later, partly due to probably late-arriving mail-in votes Mr. Trump is searching for to discredit.
She additionally repeatedly famous that the reporter who had requested Mr. Trump yesterday a couple of energy switch works for Playboy journal. The White Home has beforehand complained about that reporter, Brian Karem, and even unsuccessfully sought to revoke his press go. It’s unclear why Mr. Trump continues to name on him in briefings.
Ms. McEnany additionally condemned protesters who jeered Mr. Trump as he visited Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s coffin atop the Supreme Courtroom steps on Thursday. “The chants had been appalling, however definitely to be anticipated while you’re within the coronary heart of the swamp,” she mentioned.