Updated: 16 Dec 2020, 14:27
DONALD Trump has lashed out at a senior Republican figure for "giving up too soon" after he congratulated Joe Biden on his win.
Since Biden's victory, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell had kept quiet while Trump relentlessly attempted to reverse the result - claiming the presidential election was marred by fraud.
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Mitch McConnell broke his silence of Biden's victory on TuesdayCredit: Alamy Live News
But on Tuesday, he broke his silence on the Democrat's win - having previously refused to contradict Trump's declarations that he was the rightful winner of the election.
McConnell made his remarks on the Senate floor, a day after the Electoral College formally affirmed Biden’s victory.