Supporters of US President Donald Trump, some of whom are heavily armed, have hit the streets, including in the states of Georgia and Arizona and Pennsylvania, which his rival, now President-elect Joe Biden, flipped.
"You've come heavily armed as if you're going to war,” Sky News Special Correspondent Alex Crawford is heard telling some of the Trump supporters, whose leader has allegedly lost the presidential race but would not accept the results.
"You've come heavily armed as if you're going to war..."
— SkyNews (@SkyNews) November 7, 2020
Sky's @AlexCrawfordSky speaks to Donald Trump supporters in Georgia who are 'heavily armed' - they say it's "for security" and they fear Biden "will destroy our nation".
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They said it is "for security,” warning that Biden "will destroy our nation.”
There was reportedly a similar situation in the states of Arizona and Pennsylvania.
A time for optimism perhaps, but not a time for complacency. Armed partisans at a voting centre is not what we should see in a civilized democracy.
— Barbara (Hall) Garfath (@babsmgarfath) November 7, 2020
Armed Trump supporters gather outside vote count centre in Arizona – video https://t.co/tRdxYvWHhL
Trump has claimed that he has secured 71 million votes and that his observers were not allowed into the polling places.
“71,000,000 Legal Votes. The most EVER for a sitting President!" tweeted the president.
THE OBSERVERS WERE NOT ALLOWED INTO THE COUNTING ROOMS. I WON THE ELECTION, GOT 71,000,000 LEGAL VOTES. BAD THINGS HAPPENED WHICH OUR OBSERVERS WERE NOT ALLOWED TO SEE. NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE. MILLIONS OF MAIL-IN BALLOTS WERE SENT TO PEOPLE WHO NEVER ASKED FOR THEM!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 7, 2020
The Democratic nominee gained over the 270 electoral votes needed for US presidency.
Some of the US allies are, meanwhile, congratulating Biden for his victory in the election, disregarding Trump’s challenging of the results.
On behalf of all Zimbabweans, a huge congratulations to President Elect @JoeBiden on his election victory.
— President of Zimbabwe (@edmnangagwa) November 7, 2020
Zimbabwe wishes you every successes in leading the American people. I look forward to working with you to increase cooperation between our two nations.
Congratulations President-elect @JoeBiden & @KamalaHarris on your victory in the US Presidential election. With so many issues facing the international community, your message of unity is one we share. New Zealand looks forward to working with you both! https://t.co/VTGRM4mHEK
— Jacinda Ardern (@jacindaardern) November 7, 2020
Congratulations @JoeBiden on your spectacular victory! As the VP, your contribution to strengthening Indo-US relations was critical and invaluable. I look forward to working closely together once again to take India-US relations to greater heights. pic.twitter.com/yAOCEcs9bN
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 7, 2020
The Americans have chosen their President. Congratulations @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris! We have a lot to do to overcome today’s challenges. Let's work together!
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) November 7, 2020
Congratulations, @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris. Our two countries are close friends, partners, and allies. We share a relationship that’s unique on the world stage. I’m really looking forward to working together and building on that with you both.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) November 7, 2020