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Buttigieg: Denying 2020 Election Results 'Disqualifying' For Candidates

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg speaks about supply chain issues in the Indian Treaty Room on the White House complex in Washington, Nov. 27, 2023. The Biden administration is awarding

During an appearance on 'The Source,' Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg expressed strong views on the importance of accepting election results. Buttigieg stated that it is 'disqualifying' for a candidate to refuse to acknowledge the outcome of an election, specifically referencing former President Donald Trump's loss in the 2020 presidential race.

Buttigieg emphasized the need for political figures to be transparent and truthful about election outcomes, regardless of personal preferences. He highlighted the significance of acknowledging both victories and losses in a democratic process, citing his own willingness to recognize Trump's win in 2016 despite his own disappointment.

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