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Trump Dismisses Wisconsin Recount Drive As ‘Scam’

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, has described an impending recount of votes in Wisconsin as a “scam”. Mr Trump, who narrowly won the state, said the … Continue reading Trump Dismisses Wisconsin Recount Drive As ‘Scam’


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Trump, wisconsin recountU.S. President-elect Donald Trump, has described an impending recount of votes in Wisconsin as a “scam”.

Mr Trump, who narrowly won the state, said the results “should be respected instead of being challenged or abused”.

Green Party candidate, Jill Stein, who initiated the recount, also wants the same for Michigan and Pennsylvania, citing “statistical anomalies”.

Meanwhile, Democratic candidate, Hillary Clinton’s campaign, has confirmed that it would participate in Wisconsin’s recount.

Results would need to be overturned in all three states, to alter the outcome of the November 8, presidential election.

Republican Candidate, Donald Trump, emerged as winner of the United states presidential election, with 270 votes, beating his counterpart, Hillary Clinton.

It is the first time a businessman, would contest for the elections, more so, one whose election campaign as well as transition exercise into the presidency, has been described as the most unconventional in U.S history.

Outgoing President, Barack Obama, has urged all Americans to support the president-elect. 

However, he has also stated that he would not hesitate to comment as a citizen if Trump threatens core American values when he steps into power.