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Republicans Toggle Between Congratulating Biden And Saying Election Isn't Over Yet

Reactions from Republican lawmakers on President Trump's claims that the election isn't over and that Democrats are trying to "steal" the election from him have varied.
Supporters of President Trump rally in Beverly Hills, Calif., Saturday after Democratic nominee Joe Biden was declared to have won the 2020 presidential election.

Some top Republicans on Sunday defended President Trump's continued protestations that the election is not over and his false claims that Democrats are trying to "steal" the election, while others said he should exit gracefully.

In a statement Sunday, former President George W. Bush congratulated President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on their win.

"President Trump has the right to request recounts and pursue legal challenges, and any unresolved issues will be properly adjudicated," Bush wrote. "The American people can have

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