Victory Not Legalized, Joe Biden Prepares Legal Steps

WASHINGTON – President-elect’s transition team Joe Biden is considering legal action over delays in federal agencies recognizing Democratic victory over the President of the United States (US) Donald Trump in presidential election (pilpres) last week.

The Public Service Administration (GSA) usually approves a presidential candidate when it is known who won the presidential election so that a transfer of power can begin.

But that hasn’t happened despite US television and news networks declaring Biden the winner on Saturday after he secured enough electoral votes to secure the presidency.(Also read:Breaking: Winning in Pennsylvania, Biden Earns 284 Electoral Vote)

U.S. law does not explicitly state when the GSA should act, but Biden’s transition officials say their victory is clear and delays are not allowed, even when Trump refuses to acknowledge his defeat.

Trump has repeatedly claimed without evidence that widespread voting fraud existed and has filed a number of lawsuits to challenge the election results.

Election officials across the country say there is no evidence of significant fraud, and legal experts say Trump’s efforts are unlikely to succeed.

A spokeswoman said GSA administrator Emily Murphy, appointed by Trump in 2017, has not determined that “the winner of the presidential election is clear.” A source close to Murphy said he was a conscientious professional who would take the time to make careful decisions.(Also read:Biden Begins Power Transition, Trump Still Refuses To Lose)

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