Under attack from Donald Trump, institutions bend but don t break
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Last Updated: Dec 15, 2020, 01:58 PM IST
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For weeks, President Donald Trump has put America s democratic institutions under unprecedented strain as he fights to hold power despite losing his bid for reelection. But the institutions so far are holding firm.
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For weeks, President Donald Trump has put America s democratic institutions under unprecedented strain as he fights to hold power despite losing his bid for reelection. But the institutions so far are holding firm.
On Monday, the Electoral College did its part, formally confirming President-elect Joe Biden s victory over Trump. Electors in all 50 states cast ballots that reflected the will of their voters, despite pressure from Trump to subvert the results.
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