This was adapted from the November 16 edition of CNN's Meanwhile in America, the daily email about US politics for global readers. Trump's behavior is increasingly absurd, weakening American democracy and ripping even greater chasms in a divided nation. In the coming days, states will begin certifying their fair election results, closing off any legal avenue for a comeback. Happy togetherWhile America is struggling to get through a messy election, the rest of the world is moving on. How can he show that the US is "back" in Asia without seeking to become part of the region's trading infrastructure?

Source: CNN November 16, 2020 21:56 UTC