President Barack Obama sharply disputed Donald Trump's claim that the US election system is rigged, saying the Republican presidential nominee should "Stop whining."
"You start whining before the game's even over?" Obama said during a news conference in the White House Rose Garden, adding that Trump's claim is "Not based on facts."
Obama also said Trump's "Flattery" of Russian President Vladimir Putin is "Out of step" with US norms. Ref. USAToday.
Certainly. Everyone who's been cheated out of money, stolen from, or who've been the victim of predatory lending or even those who pay taxes (Taxation is theft) should all stop whining. Anyone who's noticed that the government is in collusion with the media should also stop crying about it and just sign over your right to information.
Donald Trump’s refusal to say he would accept the results of the presidential election exposed a divide with Republican vice presidential nominee Mike Pence, who told CNN's Wolf Blitzer before the debate "We'll certainly accept the outcome."
Trump's campaign manager, Kellyanne Conway, told CNN's Dana Bash after the debate that Trump will "Accept the results of the election because he's going to win the election."
Trump's refusal could become a defining moment of the campaign. It marked an extraordinary departure from one of the most fundamental principles of American democracy: the peaceful transfer of power after an election. The candidates avoided shaking hands at the debate. Ref. CNN.
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump says that he will accept the results of the general election next month -- if he wins.
"I would like to promise and pledge to all of my voters and supporters and to all of the people of the United States that I will totally accept the results of this great and historic presidential election," Trump told supporters at a rally in Delaware, Ohio, his first comment since the final presidential debate Wednesday.
After pausing for effect, he said, "... If I win."
Trump was widely panned by Republicans and Democrats alike after the debate during which he refused to pledge to accept the results of the election, regardless of the winner. Ref. CNN.
Donald Trump vowed Saturday to sue the women who have accused him of sexual misconduct in recent days.
"Every woman lied when they came forward to hurt my campaign," Trump said. "Total fabrication. The events never happened. Never. All of these liars will be sued after the election is over."
Trump made the remarks in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, while unveiling plans for his first 100 days in office if elected. Ref. CNN.