9 Nov 2020

US President Donald Trump still refusing to concede

From Midday Report, 12:52 pm on 9 November 2020

President Trump is still refusing to acknowledge defeat, alleging fraud while instigating legal action against the results in disputed states.

He's been tweeting a barrage of messages - again claiming the election has been stolen from him.

Earlier he tweeted: "Since when does the Lamestream Media call who our next president will be? We have all learned a lot in the last two weeks!"

According to reports, the President's inner circle - including first lady, Melania Trump, is urging him to concede.

The BBC's North American correspondent, Anthony Zurcher, spoke to RNZ's worldwatch reporter, Perlina Lau.