Donald Trump is causing a new controversy in the United States. The former president called for abandoning the Constitution to reconsider the results of the 2020 election. An exit which again drew strong criticism from him.
With our correspondent in New York, Loubna Anaki
We already knew, donald trump is ready to do anything to support his accusations of fraud and stolen presidential elections, even the wildest scenarios, such as that of simply abandoning the most sacred text of the United States: the Constitution.
On his social network Truth Social, the former president says that when there is ” a fraud of this magnitude, it allows the repeal of all rules, regulations and articles, including those of the Constitution “.
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Words that immediately triggered strong reactions, starting with the White House: “ Attacking the Constitution and all it stands for is anathema to the soul of our country and must be condemned said one of the Biden administration spokespersons. ” Donald Trump is out of control and a danger to our democracy “Wrote Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer.
On the side of the Republicans, it is quieter. Asked about this issue, former Vice President Mike Pence refrained from condemning. Only Liz Cheneystrong critic of Donald Trump, describes the billionaire as an enemy of the Constitution.
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