US election: Donald Trump confirms he will accept a loss if he believes it’s been fair
Donald Trump has said that he will accept the election results — even if he loses — but only if he believes it has been fair.
The Republican presidential candidate — who refused to accept his loss to Joe Biden in 2020 — stopped to speak with reporters after casting his vote with wife Melania, telling journalists that people who think he won’t concede the election are “crazy”.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.“If I lose an election, if it’s a fair election, I’d be the first one to acknowledge it,” Mr Trump said.
“So far, I think it’s been fair.”
When questioned about what his supporters would do in the event of a loss, the 78-year-old said his followers are “great people” and will not cause any harm.
“I don’t have to tell them that,” he said. “I certainly don’t want any violence but I certainly don’t have to tell … these are great people. These are people that believe in no violence.”
As polls in 16 states closed, Mr Trump took an aggressive lead in early projections.
Alabama, Florida, Missouri and Oklahoma have been projected as likely Trump wins.
Texas’ early vote took a surprise swing to Harris, likely from early votes often leaning Democrat, but the state is beginning to turn red.
Georgia, South Carolina and Maine are also looking likely for Trump.
