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Trump's election challenges on flimsy ground: Experts

But don't underestimate his will to hold on to power, one analyst warns

Supporters of United States President Donald Trump protesting against the election results outside the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta, on Wednesday. Even though Mr Trump's claims are not on firm ground, the harm to public trust in the US constituti
Supporters of United States President Donald Trump protesting against the election results outside the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta, on Wednesday. Even though Mr Trump's claims are not on firm ground, the harm to public trust in the US constitutional system is done. PHOTO: REUTERS
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United States President Donald Trump has no chance of reversing the results of the just-concluded election through lawsuits, experts say.

He continues to challenge the results, which have Mr Joe Biden ahead by five million in the popular vote, and 290 to 217 in the more important Electoral College vote - a unique feature of the US system.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on November 13, 2020, with the headline Trump's election challenges on flimsy ground: Experts. Subscribe