McConnell: Trump ‘100 Percent Within His Rights’ to Weigh Legal Options on Election

McConnell: Trump ‘100 Percent Within His Rights’ to Weigh Legal Options on Election
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) speaks during a debate with Democratic Senate nominee Amy McGrath, in Lexington, Ky., on Oct. 12, 2020. Michael Clubb/Pool/Getty Images
Jack Phillips
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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said on Nov. 9 that the race between President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden isn’t over yet, asserting Trump’s legal challenges are legitimate.

“President Trump is 100-percent within his rights to look into allegations of irregularities and weigh his legal options,” McConnell said on the Senate floor. “We have the tools and institutions we need to address any concerns. The president has every right to look into allegations and request recounts under the law.”

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
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