President Donald Trump is not yet willing to commit to accept the results of the presidential election if he loses in November.
Fox News’ Chris Wallace asked Trump if he would give a direct answer to whether he would accept the results, and he said, “I have to see. No, I’m not going to just say yes. And I didn’t last time either.”
Wallace also asked the president “how crushing” it would be if he lost the election, Trump said, “I don’t think I’m going to lose at all.”
Trump went on to say that people should not write off his chances of mounting a successful comeback and winning re-election.
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President Trump reacts to Mary Trump's new book. Plus, he answers whether or not he will accept the 2020 election results. #FoxNewsSunday pic.twitter.com/KmmGdgzcVY
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Finally, Wallace asked Trump if he is a “good loser.”
Trump said, “I’m not a good loser. I don’t like to lose. I don’t lose too often.” When asked if he is gracious in defeat, Trump said, “You don’t know until you see — it depends.”
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden (D) has previously speculated that if Trump lost, he would not peacefully leave the White House, as IJR reported.
In June, Biden said he believes the military will have to “escort” Trump from the White House if he lost the election, “I promise you: I am absolutely convinced they will escort him from the White House with great dispatch.”
However, Trump’s campaign blasted Biden for his comments. In an interview, Trump campaign Communications Director Tim Murtaugh said, “This is just another brainless conspiracy theory from Joe Biden as he continues to try to undermine confidence in our elections.