Biden answered the journalists’ questions briefly and very calmly. Questions were asked about Trump in particular. The fact that the current president did not recognize the result of the election is, according to Biden, “inconvenience.” If Trump backed down on this issue, it would be good, but it is not necessary, says the newly elected president.
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Biden said he was due to negotiate with Senate Republican Majority Leader Mitch McConnell soon. He has so far supported Trump’s efforts to clarify alleged electoral irregularities. On Tuesday, however, McConnell said he did not expect the Trump administration to disrupt the transfer of power.
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“I think whoever is in the administration, the handover will be undisturbed. I think we should end the haggling. We will overcome this period and bring the winner to office on January 20, 2021, as we have done every four years since 1793, McConnell said.
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Biden, who spoke to reporters and Vice President-elect Kamala Harrisova over the fate of Obamacare’s health insurance lawsuit, also said he had spoken to six foreign politicians and told them that “America is back” on the world stage. Biden believes he will be able to restore international respect for the United States.
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