After refusing to
confirm he’d accept the results of next month’s election during the
third presidential debate, Donald Trump has now edited his statement to
add the caveat he’d “totally accept the results” if he were to win.
“I would like to
promise and pledge to all of my voters and supporters and to all of the
people of the United States that I will totally accept the results of
this great and historic presidential election — if I win,” Trump said to
thunderous applause during a rally at the Delaware County Fairgrounds
in Ohio on Thursday.
“Of course, I would
accept a clear election result, but I would also reserve my right to
contest or file a legal challenge in the case of a questionable result,”
he continued. “And always, I will follow and abide by all of the rules
and traditions of all of the many candidates who have come before me.
Always.”
Trump’s refusal to say
he’d concede the election if he were to lose has received criticism
from both Democrats and Republicans alike, with both pointing out that
the very fabric of American democracy is dependent on a peaceful
transition between presidents and faith in the electoral system.
During the debate on
Wednesday, Trump would not directly answer how he’d react to the
election results, only saying “I will tell you at the time” and “I’ll
keep you in suspense, OK?” Clinton responded by calling this
“horrifying.”
Credit: cosmopolitan
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