CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Republican Gov. Chris Sununu said Thursday that President Donald Trump made "a very inappropriate comment" when he declined to commit to a peaceful transfer of power if he loses the Nov. 3 election.
"Obviously there's a winner of an election and a loser of an election. With a current incumbent, whether you're the president or on the planning board, there has to be a smooth transition of power," Sununu said. "I think everybody should understand that that's the expectation up and down the ballot."
RELATED: Gov. Baker Calls Trump's Comments 'Appalling'
Trump was asked at a news conference Wednesday whether he was committed to a peaceful transfer of power.
"We're going to have to see what happens," he said. "You know that I've been complaining very strongly about the ballots, and the ballots are a disaster."
(© Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)
Gov. Sununu Calls Trump Take On Transfer Of Power 'Very Inappropriate'
/ CBS Boston
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Republican Gov. Chris Sununu said Thursday that President Donald Trump made "a very inappropriate comment" when he declined to commit to a peaceful transfer of power if he loses the Nov. 3 election.
"Obviously there's a winner of an election and a loser of an election. With a current incumbent, whether you're the president or on the planning board, there has to be a smooth transition of power," Sununu said. "I think everybody should understand that that's the expectation up and down the ballot."
RELATED: Gov. Baker Calls Trump's Comments 'Appalling'
Trump was asked at a news conference Wednesday whether he was committed to a peaceful transfer of power.
"We're going to have to see what happens," he said. "You know that I've been complaining very strongly about the ballots, and the ballots are a disaster."
(© Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)
Featured Local Savings
CBS News Boston
Gov. Walz implores FBI to allow state to participate in investigation
N.Y. taking legal action over halted offshore wind farm construction
How more Texas law enforcement agencies are working with federal immigration authorities
Marjorie Taylor Greene blasts report White House contacted Secret Service about her
Trump to visit Southeast Michigan, speak to Detroit Economic Club
IL leaders say fraud claims, funding freeze "politically motivated" attack
Aurora Animal Care and Control finds homes for record number of pets
Over $120M in USDA award payments to MN suspended, Sec. Rollins says