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The Last Word With Matt Cooper

Can Trump Stage A Coup And Refuse To Leave The White House?

Donald Trump has so far refused to accept the outcome of the US presidential election, giving rise t...
Sarah Stacey
Sarah Stacey

6:04 PM - 12 Nov 2020



The Last Word With Matt Cooper

Can Trump Stage A Coup And Refuse To Leave The White House?

Sarah Stacey
Sarah Stacey

6:04 PM - 12 Nov 2020

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Donald Trump has so far refused to accept the outcome of the US presidential election, giving rise to fears that he could stage a coup.

Trump and his team have continued to make allegations of voter fraud, without evidence, and have launched legal challenges in several states.

Meanwhile US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo remarked this week that there would be a smooth transition "to a second Trump administration".

Could Trump really refuse to leave the White House?

Dave Hannigan, a journalist based in the United States, joined us to give his thoughts on what might happen next.

Can Trump Stage A Coup And Refuse To Leave The White House?

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