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3 Nov, 21 tweets, 17 min read
What happens if Trump loses the US election and refuses to leave the White House?

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In recent weeks there has been reports that Trump was preparing a legal response to combat the potential results of the election

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What’s most concerning about the president’s threats is how the US lacks any sort of precedent dealing with such a scenario

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“Given my experience working for Mr Trump, I fear that if he loses the election there will never be a peaceful transition of power,” Michael Cohen said

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Nancy Pelosi said she is preparing for the same situation.

“We have to inoculate against that, we have to be prepared for that”

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The US constitution makes no mention of how a president should be removed if they lose an election and refuse to hand over power to their opponent

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Joshua Sandman, a professor of political science, says Trump would never refuse to leave office because it would destroy his legacy.

What do you think?

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While 30% of the US population may support Trump, that doesn't mean they would take action to keep him in office if he lost at the polls.

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It's hard to say if anyone would have the appetite to send the FBI or navy seals to arrest a defeated Trump.

What do you think would happen?

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What Trump might do if he loses the election: From pardoning cronies to sabotaging the transition

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‘We’re going in with our lawyers’: Trump admits plan to challenge election result as soon as polls close

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‘Sea of mayhem’: Trump may reject Biden win, plunging US into months of chaos, say reports

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'If he tries he wont succeed': Biden's lawyer warns they're ready for Trump to challenge election results

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Unions considering holding general strike if Trump refuses to leave office

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Nancy Pelosi says Trump should accept election results 'like a man'

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Half of Trump supporters say he shouldn’t accept election result if he loses

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White supremacist group training for violence in case Trump loses election

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2020 election odds: The latest predictions for Trump v Biden

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‘We’re ready for him’: Nancy Pelosi says Congress is prepared to determine election results if Trump disputes outcome

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How many US presidents have lost a second term?

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Make sure you're following our live blog to keep up-to-date with the US election

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