![]() ![]() That’s how a “dictator” operates, she said. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., exclaimed at the Capitol. “He wants to be named president for life?” Sen. ![]() And Graham suggested on Fox that the Supreme Court could end up all but declaring the winner. Ted Cruz is among leading Republicans pushing the importance of the court’s role. Meanwhile, Republicans are rushing to fill the vacancy on the Supreme Court created by Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death, partly to ensure a Trump-friendly court majority to resolve any post-election lawsuits by their party or Trump himself. Sherill, a former Navy pilot, said peaceful transition “really relies a lot on the Cabinet officers turning over their departments to the next administration.” She told The Associated Press recently she wants to hear from “all of them.” “The president can’t successfully refuse to accept the results of the election without a number of very senior officials aiding him,” said Slotkin, a former CIA analyst. Similar queries have been sent to Attorney General William Barr and acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, responded in a letter to the lawmakers last month that he sees “no role” for the military to intervene in a disputed election.īut Defense Secretary Mark Esper declined to respond to the lawmakers’ questions. Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey and Elissa Slotkin of Michigan - both members of the Armed Services Committee - are formally asking members of Trump’s Cabinet to go on record and commit to upholding the Constitution and peaceful transition. One senator said recently it was the biggest topic of private discussions. On Capitol Hill, Trump’s possible refusal to accept the election results has been discussed privately for weeks as lawmakers consider options. “Look, he says the most irrational things. Joe Biden, the Democratic presidential nominee, was incredulous, “What country are we in?” he said late Wednesday of Trump’s comment. ![]() America’s leaders swear an oath to the Constitution. Liz Cheney of Wyoming, a member of the House GOP leadership, tweeted: “The peaceful transfer of power is enshrined in our Constitution and fundamental to the survival of our Republic. If the Supreme Court rules in favor of Joe Biden, I will accept that result. Here's a look back at how past presidents handled their first major meeting with the news media.Lindsey Graham, a Trump ally and the GOP chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, told “Fox & Friends” on Thursday: “If Republicans lose we will accept the result. Yet the recent changes to the press briefing aren't the first time the presidential tradition has shifted between terms. Social distancing measures put in place due to the coronavirus have also restricted the number of journalists present. The press conference, which took place over halfway into his first 100 days in office, was at a later date than recent past presidents. ![]() The president spoke for a little over an hour. WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden delivered his first presidential press conference on Thursday afternoon, the initial opportunity for a wide swath of White House reporters to question the president about his administration's work thus far.īiden made news on several issues, including insights into his legislative priorities, foreign policy and the administration’s handling of unaccompanied migrant children who are arriving and being detained at the border. Watch Video: Biden sets new COVID-19 vaccine goal: 200 million shots in 100 days ![]()
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