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riversedge

(70,544 posts)
Thu May 2, 2024, 03:07 PM May 2

Trump warns he may not accept Wisconsin election results

Last edited Thu May 2, 2024, 04:48 PM - Edit history (1)

Source: msn



Story by James Oliphant 1h •




WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Donald Trump said he may not accept the 2024 election results in Wisconsin, a key battleground state in his matchup with President Joe Biden, leaving open the possibility of post-election turmoil.

In an interview with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Wednesday, Trump said that if he doesn’t believe the result in November's election was legitimate, “you have to fight for the right of the country.”

Trump added, “If everything’s honest, I will absolutely accept the results.”

The Republican presidential candidate's comments came on the heels of an interview this week with Time magazine in which Trump did not rule out the possibility of political violence around the election, saying “it depends on the fairness” of the process.

In the Journal Sentinel interview, Trump reiterated his baseless claim that he won Wisconsin -- a Midwestern state he lost to Biden, a Democrat, by about 21,000 votes in 2020 -- and that the election was tainted by fraud. Trump's campaign unsuccessfully sought to disqualify almost 240,000 ballots cast for Biden.




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Damn! This will just be a repeat of his 2020 crap.



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Trump warns he may not accept Wisconsin election results (Original Post) riversedge May 2 OP
Trump losing is the beginning of another insurrection. Irish_Dem May 2 #1
This time the Correct President is in charge of The United States Military and does not hide behind others Traurigkeit May 2 #11
Unlikely a normal president will use the US military against Irish_Dem May 2 #24
To put down a civil war? Of course they would if needed. They sent soldiers into Demsrule86 May 3 #63
Times have changed. Irish_Dem May 3 #65
They might if they are connected to the Jan 6 Capitol riot. LiberalFighter May 3 #66
But this time he is not president...he has no shot. Demsrule86 May 2 #18
Trump's goal is to create chaos and damage. Irish_Dem May 2 #26
It already has taken root-Actually the chaos -and damage to the USA has been ongoing via riversedge May 3 #52
Exactly. The GOP is damaging and breaking down our democracy. Irish_Dem May 3 #53
He doesn't have swing states under GOP control. He can't call out the military or Demsrule86 May 3 #62
Won't work like last time orangecrush May 2 #35
The same plan won't work again. Irish_Dem May 2 #36
Here it is orangecrush May 3 #58
Makes perfect sense to Trump. Irish_Dem May 3 #60
He wouldn't know honest Delmette2.0 May 2 #43
Uh you don't have a choice, Moron. underpants May 2 #2
The Journal-Sentinel has become a righty MOMFUDSKI May 2 #3
It has been a while for me. Before the Journal and Sentinel merged. LiberalFighter May 2 #20
His acceptance or non-acceptance is irrelevant. C_U_L8R May 2 #4
His statements are a direct repudiation of the American peoples' right to vote sanatanadharma May 2 #5
And yet none these observations make front page news. PlutosHeart May 2 #31
I am still keeping my fingers crossed BlueKota May 2 #6
The best scenario as for a death would be for it to happen the day after he loses. LiberalFighter May 2 #21
I agree tom_kelly May 2 #23
I don't think so. If the death was before the election then it might be. LiberalFighter May 2 #30
I'd much rather prefer a coma JoseBalow May 2 #42
If everything's honest equals if I win. CincyDem May 2 #7
He is so perfect that if he loses it must be rigged. Irish_Dem May 2 #27
What kind of moron thinks this is OK? mwb970 May 2 #8
The kind who would say something like this. NanaCat May 2 #13
I hope so, Mr.Bill May 2 #9
they will try everything- et tu May 2 #10
It will lose everything it rents and pays leases on, plus it'll lose the ability to walk 6 feet in any direction. Traurigkeit May 2 #12
What a coincidence! Turbineguy May 2 #14
We did not accept Trumpy in 2020 and we will NOT accept him in 2024!! riversedge May 2 #15
My Democratic votes in EVERY election since 1971 until now isn't going to change. Following in my dad's footsteps. usaf-vet May 3 #54
If my math is correct that's 53 yrs of voting. And several times in those years I was on the ballot in local elections. usaf-vet May 3 #55
he's not going to accept any election results in which he isn't the winner....never has never will prodigitalson May 2 #16
Says the man who has spent the last couple weeks in criminal court Blue Owl May 2 #17
Trump obviously sees Wisconsin as the key to his winning the election. world wide wally May 2 #19
I say the odds got slimmer after 2020. LiberalFighter May 2 #22
No One Gives A Shit Donny Orange Jumpsuit HandmaidsTaleUntold May 2 #25
Who fugging cares. bullimiami May 2 #28
Why would Donald want his name on something he doesn't trust, maybe he should ask to be removed from the ballot ck4829 May 2 #29
Writers need to correct from "warns" to "threatens". PlutosHeart May 2 #32
+33. Harker May 2 #34
Criminal defendant orangecrush May 2 #33
There is zero chance TSF doesn't contest at least one certified result... EarthFirst May 2 #37
Who does he have left to legally challenge the votes? LiberalFighter May 3 #67
I mean, what do we expect? ColinC May 2 #38
Hmm, guess I will still vote!! 33taw May 2 #39
That statement should disqualify his candidacy. Martin68 May 2 #40
Translation: " I won't accept the election results IF I lose". Galraedia May 2 #41
well I have an idea then.... bahboo May 2 #44
He is creating the environment for his cult to rise up and attack liberal N proud May 2 #45
And then we put down their insurrection and put them in jail. Done. Demsrule86 May 3 #64
That's a risk I would rather not see liberal N proud May 3 #68
Oh it won't be just WI...good heavens PortTack May 3 #46
Doesn't matter what you think you orange asshole. The vote are the votes. OverBurn May 3 #47
Sounds to me like blue-wave May 3 #48
It's so UnFair!! Aussie105 May 3 #49
Why doesn't anyone ask him... Kablooie May 3 #50
And water is wet. What else is new? padah513 May 3 #51
And, so the fuck what, Vonschitzenpants Motherfucker Aviation Pro May 3 #56
Good! It'll be nice that he can have such a long rap sheet. truthisfreedom May 3 #57
Of course he wouldn't. He didn't accept national election results (and still doesn't) sakabatou May 3 #59
He presumes too much. MuseRider May 3 #61

Irish_Dem

(48,507 posts)
24. Unlikely a normal president will use the US military against
Thu May 2, 2024, 05:39 PM
May 2

Americans on US soil.

The legal system will handle Americans who commit crimes.

Demsrule86

(68,922 posts)
63. To put down a civil war? Of course they would if needed. They sent soldiers into
Fri May 3, 2024, 12:04 PM
May 3

states to enforce desegregation.

Irish_Dem

(48,507 posts)
65. Times have changed.
Fri May 3, 2024, 01:17 PM
May 3

I think Biden would do it by the book.

Call out the national guard before the US military.

Some of the Us military generals will not fire on American citizens.

Irish_Dem

(48,507 posts)
26. Trump's goal is to create chaos and damage.
Thu May 2, 2024, 05:40 PM
May 2

Make his flying monkeys do his dirty work.

I assume Biden will be ready for it.

riversedge

(70,544 posts)
52. It already has taken root-Actually the chaos -and damage to the USA has been ongoing via
Fri May 3, 2024, 05:04 AM
May 3

trump and his cult fan club for a long time now.

Irish_Dem

(48,507 posts)
53. Exactly. The GOP is damaging and breaking down our democracy.
Fri May 3, 2024, 06:30 AM
May 3

To install their white christian minority.
They cannot win by democratic means, they have to cheat
to obtain permanent power and control.

Demsrule86

(68,922 posts)
62. He doesn't have swing states under GOP control. He can't call out the military or
Fri May 3, 2024, 12:03 PM
May 3

seize the ballot boxes. He can't overthrow the election. He can create chaos and violence but in the end, he loses.

LiberalFighter

(51,444 posts)
20. It has been a while for me. Before the Journal and Sentinel merged.
Thu May 2, 2024, 05:16 PM
May 2

Which was crazy and which was Democratic leaning?

C_U_L8R

(45,052 posts)
4. His acceptance or non-acceptance is irrelevant.
Thu May 2, 2024, 03:18 PM
May 2

Trump, the election does not hinge on whatever fartgas occupies your swollen orange noggin. Stop making a fool of yourself.

sanatanadharma

(3,765 posts)
5. His statements are a direct repudiation of the American peoples' right to vote
Thu May 2, 2024, 03:29 PM
May 2

He does not trust the American Constitution nor populace to be good because he doesn't understand common "good".

BlueKota

(1,878 posts)
6. I am still keeping my fingers crossed
Thu May 2, 2024, 03:33 PM
May 2

for tfg to have a natural causes event right before the election, so we don't have to put up with another circus post election.

JoseBalow

(2,679 posts)
42. I'd much rather prefer a coma
Thu May 2, 2024, 10:01 PM
May 2

so we can enjoy watching his dipshit offspring fight over who gets to pull the plug before his medical expenses deplete their inheritance.

et tu

(1,008 posts)
10. they will try everything-
Thu May 2, 2024, 03:42 PM
May 2

he is trying to stay out of jail and he has nothing
to lose and everything to gain by fomenting his base.
all to many helpers are on board now, it may get ugly
but stay focused, unite and vote~

Traurigkeit

(526 posts)
12. It will lose everything it rents and pays leases on, plus it'll lose the ability to walk 6 feet in any direction.
Thu May 2, 2024, 03:47 PM
May 2

riversedge

(70,544 posts)
15. We did not accept Trumpy in 2020 and we will NOT accept him in 2024!!
Thu May 2, 2024, 04:50 PM
May 2

I am fairly confident of this. But who knows!!

usaf-vet

(6,260 posts)
54. My Democratic votes in EVERY election since 1971 until now isn't going to change. Following in my dad's footsteps.
Fri May 3, 2024, 07:33 AM
May 3

Mom was less outspoken but I know who she supported because we talk about elections. Especially the presidential elections.
Her last political comment was she wasn't "voting for beady eyes" aka G.W. Bush.

usaf-vet

(6,260 posts)
55. If my math is correct that's 53 yrs of voting. And several times in those years I was on the ballot in local elections.
Fri May 3, 2024, 07:39 AM
May 3

prodigitalson

(2,489 posts)
16. he's not going to accept any election results in which he isn't the winner....never has never will
Thu May 2, 2024, 04:58 PM
May 2

so here is my prediction

if he wins wisconsin he willl accept the results

if he loses he won't

pretty simple

Blue Owl

(50,637 posts)
17. Says the man who has spent the last couple weeks in criminal court
Thu May 2, 2024, 05:00 PM
May 2

Fuck him -- just die tRump you miserable piece of shit....

LiberalFighter

(51,444 posts)
22. I say the odds got slimmer after 2020.
Thu May 2, 2024, 05:32 PM
May 2

About 50,000 died each year in Wisconsin that were 65 or older.
I'm figuring about 200,000 will have died from 2020 to election day 2024. Of those, about 120,000 probably voted for Trump in 2020 and won't be able to in 2024.

25. No One Gives A Shit Donny Orange Jumpsuit
Thu May 2, 2024, 05:39 PM
May 2

WI is it’s own state. Doesn’t matter your drivel. I wouldn’t accept Alabama results but it don’t matter either. I hope this guy has a heart attack.

ck4829

(35,099 posts)
29. Why would Donald want his name on something he doesn't trust, maybe he should ask to be removed from the ballot
Thu May 2, 2024, 05:45 PM
May 2

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LiberalFighter

(51,444 posts)
67. Who does he have left to legally challenge the votes?
Fri May 3, 2024, 02:25 PM
May 3

Aren't most of those attorneys disbarred or soon to be?

Galraedia

(5,031 posts)
41. Translation: " I won't accept the election results IF I lose".
Thu May 2, 2024, 09:47 PM
May 2

This is not exactly surprising. He still hasn't gotten over losing the last time.

blue-wave

(4,381 posts)
48. Sounds to me like
Fri May 3, 2024, 01:33 AM
May 3

Trump has just conceded Wisconsin. Even though you don't have to (Biden will win) keep goin' Donnie!

Aussie105

(5,522 posts)
49. It's so UnFair!!
Fri May 3, 2024, 03:49 AM
May 3

Donald had a dream, and from that dream, he wrote a script.

In his dream, he became the Ruler of America, was crowned King; he would sit on the throne alongside Queen PlasticFace, and his admiring offspring, Princesses and Princes alike in their jubilant smiles and worship, would be by his side.

But you, the BitPlayers of the World, just don't follow the script!

How can his Bigly Dream come to pass?

It is so UnFair!

On the other hand, he is just an Old Man Shouting at Clouds, and can be safely ignored.
Who cares what he approves of, and doesn't?
Just need to convince some of his Bigly Confused Followers to do the same.


Kablooie

(18,655 posts)
50. Why doesn't anyone ask him...
Fri May 3, 2024, 04:04 AM
May 3

How will he know if the election was dishonest?
Where will he get that information and what criteria will he use to make that determination?

(Of course we know the answer. If he wins it’s honest. If he doesn’t it’s dishonest. )

Aviation Pro

(12,265 posts)
56. And, so the fuck what, Vonschitzenpants Motherfucker
Fri May 3, 2024, 07:58 AM
May 3

What are you going to do? Take another shit in your pants?

truthisfreedom

(23,173 posts)
57. Good! It'll be nice that he can have such a long rap sheet.
Fri May 3, 2024, 09:29 AM
May 3

Quite an accomplishment for an old has-been game show host.

MuseRider

(34,145 posts)
61. He presumes too much.
Fri May 3, 2024, 11:03 AM
May 3

How dare he presume we will all fold and let him, the Master of All Things, have it.

If I had ever had an inkling of support for him (hated the man and his behavior from the first thing I ever knew about him) I would have been gone long ago if for no other reason than he is too stupid to know what can be and what cannot be or he thinks we are all too stupid to know that ourselves.

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