U.S. president-elect Joe Biden said on Thursday that incumbent President Donald Trump’s challenge of the results of the Nov. 3 election was “incredibly irresponsible.” Speaking after a call with state governors, Biden said he was not concerned that Trump’s refusal to concede the election would prevent a transfer of power, but said his refusal sends damaging messages about how democracy functions.
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