ToplineSeveral top Republicans and Trump allies backtracked on Wednesday after breaking with President Trump on the subject of Joe Biden’s projected victory, highlighting pressure within the Republican ranks to stand firmly behind Trump’s efforts to deny Biden the presidency. “It is important for the 71 million Americans that voted for President Trump that at the end of all this their questions are answered,” the tweet continued, echoing sentiments from other Republicans in Congress who have stood firmly by Trump’s challenges. Also on Wednesday, RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel deleted a tweet in support of Sens. That’s the number of Republicans in Congress who have acknowledged Biden’s victory, in addition to several other prominent Republicans including former President George W. Bush, former Vice President Dan Quayle, Maryland Gov. Charlie Baker, who said he is “dismayed” by Trump’s refusal to accept the results.

Source: Forbes November 12, 2020 02:08 UTC