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Why presidential concessions matter for democracy

What Trump's refusal to concede could mean for the presidential transition

11/10/2020

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Why presidential concessions matter for democracy

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What Trump's refusal to concede could mean for the presidential transition

With President Trump’s refusal to accept the results of the election, his supporters are doubling down on his message, and national tensions persist. Those calling for Trump to concede point to the long American history of presidential concessions and peaceful transitions of power. David Priess of the Lawfare Institute and a former CIA intelligence officer, joins Judy Woodruff to discuss.

11/10/2020

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