US President Donald Trump said Thursday, November 26, that he would leave the White House if the US electoral college votes for Democratic President-elect Joe Biden.

The Head of State made the announcement during the traditional speech to members of the American armed forces on the occasion of the Thanksgiving celebrations.

The American electoral college is due to meet on December 14 to appoint the new president of the United States.

Democratic candidate Joe Biden won the November 3 presidential election with 306 voters against 232 for Donald Trump.

The investiture of the new president is due to take place on January 20.

Donald Trump did not say if he would attend.

With AFP

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