Donald Trump, at the White House on November 20, 2020. -
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Even if he still says on Twitter: "I believe that we will triumph," Donald Trump has just taken a big step towards recognizing his defeat.
The American president finally gave the green light on Monday evening to the process of transfer of power to Joe Biden, who began, without waiting, to draw his government.
After more than two weeks of a refusal unprecedented in American political history, the tenant of the White House was however still careful not to directly recognize the victory of the Democrat.
He promised on Twitter to continue a "fair fight" while he multiplies the legal remedies, without success, to try to demonstrate fraud during the presidential election of November 3.
... fight, and I believe we will prevail!
Nevertheless, in the best interest of our Country, I am recommending that Emily and her team do what needs to be done with regard to initial protocols, and have told my team to do the same.
- Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 23, 2020
"Nevertheless", nuanced the outgoing American president, "in the best interests of our country, I recommend" that the government agency in charge of the transfer of power do "what is necessary concerning the protocols, and I asked to my team to do the same ”.
Joe Biden's team immediately took note of a step allowing “a peaceful and smooth transfer of power”.
No access for Biden to sensitive information
Donald Trump's denial so far has meant, in particular, that the president-elect still does not have access to classified information on sensitive issues concerning the security of the United States, as is customary.
Joe Biden was also unable to start coordinating with the Trump team the management of the Covid-19 pandemic which has killed more than 257,000 in the United States.
With this green light from Donald Trump, the transition should therefore accelerate.
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