This department cares deeply about ensuring electoral security around the world: Mike Pompeo
Washington:
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Tuesday promised the world a “smooth transition” after the US election, but refused to recognize President-elect Joe Biden’s victory, saying Donald Trump would remain in power.
“There will be a smooth transition to a second Trump administration,” Pompeo said in a sometimes grueling press conference when asked about contacts with the Biden team.
“The world must have every confidence that the transition necessary to ensure that the State Department is functional today … with the president in office on January 20 one minute after noon will be successful “he said, referring to the date. of the presidential inauguration.
World leaders, including nearly all of the allies of the United States, praised Biden, who secured unassailable leads in key states as well as a head start in the national popular vote.
But Trump refused to concede the November 3 election and alleged massive fraud, calling for recounts and prosecution.
When asked about the possibility of the United States issuing statements 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, free and fair, and my officers risk their lives to make sure that happens,” he said.
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