1/8
This week, there was movement. The General Services Administration, an independent agency of the U.S. government, acknowledged Joe Biden’s presidential victory and began formal transition procedures. #velshi
This week, there was movement. The General Services Administration, an independent agency of the U.S. government, acknowledged Joe Biden’s presidential victory and began formal transition procedures. #velshi
2/8
The GSA’s move opened the door for Biden to receive government data, make contact with federal agencies and gave his transition team access to government funding. #velshi
The GSA’s move opened the door for Biden to receive government data, make contact with federal agencies and gave his transition team access to government funding. #velshi
3/8
Trump has gone along with the decision, but he and his campaign continue to waste the court and the country’s time with baseless legal shenanigans. He also hasn't conceded defeat and likely won't. That takes humility and self-awareness, which are beyond his ability. #velshi
Trump has gone along with the decision, but he and his campaign continue to waste the court and the country’s time with baseless legal shenanigans. He also hasn't conceded defeat and likely won't. That takes humility and self-awareness, which are beyond his ability. #velshi
4/8
Every incoming president since George Washington has spoken the 35 words in the President's inaugural oath. Part of that oath reads “…and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.” TO THE BEST OF MY ABILITY. #velshi
Every incoming president since George Washington has spoken the 35 words in the President's inaugural oath. Part of that oath reads “…and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.” TO THE BEST OF MY ABILITY. #velshi
5/8
James Madison and George Mason, who wrote the oath, initially included the phrase, “to the best of my judgment and power.” By the time the oath was finalized, "judgment and power" had changed to “abilities” and then shortened to “ability.” #velshi
James Madison and George Mason, who wrote the oath, initially included the phrase, “to the best of my judgment and power.” By the time the oath was finalized, "judgment and power" had changed to “abilities” and then shortened to “ability.” #velshi
6/8
Trump conceding and admitting he lost the election fairly to Joe Biden, thus allowing for a transition that would “preserve, protect and defend” America is, clearly, beyond his ability. He is incapable of the empathy, compromise and sacrifice needed to do the job. #velshi
Trump conceding and admitting he lost the election fairly to Joe Biden, thus allowing for a transition that would “preserve, protect and defend” America is, clearly, beyond his ability. He is incapable of the empathy, compromise and sacrifice needed to do the job. #velshi
7/8
When asked about sacrifice back in 2016 before he took office, Trump answered with a brag about his business: “I think I've made a lot of sacrifices. I work very hard, very hard. I've created thousands and thousands of jobs…I've had tremendous success.” #velshi
When asked about sacrifice back in 2016 before he took office, Trump answered with a brag about his business: “I think I've made a lot of sacrifices. I work very hard, very hard. I've created thousands and thousands of jobs…I've had tremendous success.” #velshi
8/8
For every president-elect, the words “to the best of my ability” reflect the commitment to “preserve, protect and defend the Constitution.” A challenge to try harder, and be the best possible. For Trump, those words were an excuse for the failure of his Presidency. #velshi
For every president-elect, the words “to the best of my ability” reflect the commitment to “preserve, protect and defend the Constitution.” A challenge to try harder, and be the best possible. For Trump, those words were an excuse for the failure of his Presidency. #velshi
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