Donald Trump did not use the word "transition".
But in a tweet published Monday evening, November 23, the outgoing president, who refuses to acknowledge his defeat in the US presidential election, indicated that he was giving the green light to Emily Murphy, the head of the General Service Administration, " to do what is necessary with regard to the first protocols ".
Understand: organize the handover between the Trump administration and the future administration of Democrat Joe Biden.
... 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
Donald Trump, who justifies his decision by taking into account the "best interest" of the country, however affirmed that his "fair fight" to challenge the results continued.
“I believe we are going to win!” He added.
No congratulations to the winner, therefore, but a first step hailed by the Biden clan, 16 days after the announcement of the election results.
This decision provides "the next administration with the resources and support necessary to implement a peaceful and smooth transfer of power," said Joe Biden's team leader Yohannes Abraham in a statement.
After Georgia, Michigan on Monday certified the result offering victory to Joe Biden with more than 155,000 votes in advance in this key state.
Pennsylvania, where Joe Biden has a lead of more than 80,000, was to do the same in the evening.
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