Obama: "Trump and the Republican Party's 'Election Fraud' Claims Push Democracy Toward a Dangerous Path"

"Trump's Personality That Hates Losing"

▲Former U.S. President Barack Obama [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Jae-hee] Former U.S. President Barack Obama criticized some Republicans who support President Donald Trump's claims of 'election fraud,' saying they are "pushing democracy down a dangerous path."

In an interview video released on the 12th (local time) by CBS in the U.S., former President Obama said, "It seems that President Trump is pushing the election fraud claims because he hates losing," adding, "What is concerning is that knowledgeable Republican officials are endorsing his baseless claims."

He further emphasized, "This is not only about the inauguration of the Joe Biden administration but also about pushing democracy itself aside," calling it "a dangerous path."

Earlier, Mitch McConnell, the Senate Majority Leader and a leading figure in the Republican Party, stated, "President Trump can look into allegations of fraud within his authority and consider legal options."

This interview was conducted with CBS ahead of former President Obama's memoir, Promised Land, set to be released on the 17th, and the full one-hour video will be broadcast on the 15th through CBS Sunday Morning.

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