Washington DC –
United States Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo still has not acknowledged the end of the government Presiden Donald Trump. Pompeo’s attitude angered diplomats.
In fact, Pompeo on Tuesday (10/11) promised the world a “smooth transition” after the presidential election. His side still rejects the victory of President-elect Joe Biden, he said Donald Trump will stay in power.
“There will be a smooth transition to the second Trump administration,” Pompeo told a news conference, as reported AFP, Wednesday (11/11/2020).
“The world must be confident that the transitions needed to ensure that the State Department functions today … with the president taking office on January 20 one minute after inauguration will be successful,” he said, referring to the presidential inauguration date.
World leaders who are nearly all US allies have congratulated Biden. But Trump has refused to recognize the results of the November 3 presidential election and has accused massive fraud, calling for a recount and legal action.
Asked whether the United States could still issue a statement calling for free elections around the world, Pompeo said the question was “ridiculous.”
“This department cares deeply about ensuring that elections around the world are safe and secure and free and fair, and my officials are risking their lives to make sure that happens,” Pompeo said.
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