By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-trump-hedges-during-cnn-debate-on-whether-hed-accept-2024-election-results Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Trump hedges during CNN debate on whether he’d accept 2024 election results Politics Jun 28, 2024 12:01 AM EDT Though asked three times at CNN’s presidential debate on Thursday, former President Donald Trump never directly affirmed that he would accept the election results, no matter who wins. Several times Trump noted that he would accept the results “if it’s a fair and legal and good election,” but wouldn’t give a “yes” or “no” answer to moderator Dana Bash’s inquiries. WATCH: Biden says Trump would pardon Jan. 6 rioters, Trump blames Pelosi The follow-ups came after Trump ultimately denounced political violence as “totally unacceptable.” After the moderator asked Trump three times whether he would accept the results of the November election, Joe Biden responded that he doubted Trump would “because you’re such a whiner.” Biden noted there was no evidence of any widespread fraud in the 2020 election and that multiple courts had dismissed challenges brought by Trump’s campaign. Find more of our coverage: LIVE FACT CHECK: CNN’s Biden-Trump debate WATCH: What happened in the first Biden-Trump debate of 2024 — PBS News Special WATCH: Biden and Trump debate — PBS News simulcast of CNN’s 2024 Presidential Debate A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
Though asked three times at CNN’s presidential debate on Thursday, former President Donald Trump never directly affirmed that he would accept the election results, no matter who wins. Several times Trump noted that he would accept the results “if it’s a fair and legal and good election,” but wouldn’t give a “yes” or “no” answer to moderator Dana Bash’s inquiries. WATCH: Biden says Trump would pardon Jan. 6 rioters, Trump blames Pelosi The follow-ups came after Trump ultimately denounced political violence as “totally unacceptable.” After the moderator asked Trump three times whether he would accept the results of the November election, Joe Biden responded that he doubted Trump would “because you’re such a whiner.” Biden noted there was no evidence of any widespread fraud in the 2020 election and that multiple courts had dismissed challenges brought by Trump’s campaign. Find more of our coverage: LIVE FACT CHECK: CNN’s Biden-Trump debate WATCH: What happened in the first Biden-Trump debate of 2024 — PBS News Special WATCH: Biden and Trump debate — PBS News simulcast of CNN’s 2024 Presidential Debate A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now