Son-in-law also contacts Trump for 'acceptance discussion'... Conservative media "Election fraud, must present evidence"

U.S. President Donald Trump is holding a press conference on November 3 election results at the White House in Washington, D.C., on the 5th (local time). (Photo by Yonhap News)

[Asia Economy Reporter Moon Jiwon] As U.S. President Donald Trump refuses to concede defeat in the presidential election, his son-in-law Jared Kushner, White House Senior Advisor, reportedly visited President Trump to discuss concession, CNN reported on the 7th (local time).

The broadcast cited two sources from Trump's camp, saying, "Senior Advisor Kushner went to the president to discuss acknowledging the election results."

Typically, when the presidential election results become clear, the loser calls the winner to offer congratulations, but the broadcast reported that President Trump and Democratic candidate Joe Biden had not communicated directly or indirectly as of that day.

Local media have mentioned White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows and Vice President Mike Pence, who ran again as Trump's running mate in this re-election bid, as close aides who might urge President Trump to concede. Meadows is currently in isolation after contracting COVID-19.

However, there is also analysis that not only President Trump but his close aides will not easily accept defeat in the election. A close aide to President Trump told this media outlet, "No matter what objections there are, the president should not give up on recounts and invalid lawsuits," adding, "Only after doing so and if the results do not change should he concede."

The possibility of a 'conditional concession' is also being discussed. Fox News, which is favorable to President Trump, reported on the 7th citing sources from Trump's camp that if it becomes clear that he loses all lawsuits filed and cannot overturn the election results, he plans to make a 'graceful concession' and a peaceful transfer of power.

Public opinion is generally unfavorable toward President Trump, who refuses to acknowledge the election results. Laura Ingraham of Fox News, a strong supporter of Trump, said on the 6th, "When the time is right, the president must accept the unfavorable outcome with dignity and composure." The conservative Wall Street Journal (WSJ) also advised, "Trump, who claims election fraud, must provide evidence."

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