Both Major Parties Rebuke President Trump's Call To Delay Election

Both Major Parties Rebuke President Trump's Call To Delay Election

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The transcript discusses President Trump's suggestion to delay the November election due to concerns about mail-in voting fraud. Despite historical precedence, Trump claims the 2020 election could be the most fraudulent. Former President Obama criticizes efforts to restrict voting access, highlighting issues like polling location closures and targeting minorities. A survey reveals voter concerns about mail-in ballot fraud, with some fearing Trump may not accept election results if he loses. Legal experts clarify that the President cannot unilaterally delay an election, as the Constitution mandates the President and Vice President's term start on January 20th following the election.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was President Trump's main concern regarding the November election?

The availability of polling stations

The weather conditions on election day

The potential for mail-in voting fraud

The length of the voting process

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did former President Obama respond to efforts to restrict voting access?

He criticized the efforts

He proposed new voting laws

He remained neutral

He supported the restrictions

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of Republicans expressed concern about mail-in ballot fraud according to the survey?

23%

62%

54%

74%

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is required for a change in the election date according to the legal framework?

Approval by Congress

A vote by the Electoral College

A decision by the President alone

A Supreme Court ruling

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When must the presidential term begin according to the 20th amendment?

December 31st

February 1st

January 20th

January 1st