Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Will Donald Trump concede the 2020 Presidential election to Joe Biden?
Position2 of 3
No, he will not concede the election and he will remain in power
Argument1 of 2

Trump and his legal team are rightly filing lawsuits and demanding recounts in many states

Even a month after the election, Trump and Giuliani are filing recount and fraud suits. They claim there is solid evidence that the left manipulated the election.

The argument

Trump and his lawyers have presented valid evidence of consequential voter fraud. Many witnesses have come forward and they are carrying on lawsuits in various states. Just because media outlets have declared Biden the winner, that doesn't mean it is true. The electoral college makes that decision.

Context

Even a month after the election, Trump and Giuliani are filing recount and fraud suits. They claim there is solid evidence that the left manipulated the election. However, media outlets have declared Joe Biden the winner.

Premises

[P1]Trump's legal team has presented valid evidence and witnesses of consequential voter fraud in multiple states. [P2] Media declarations of a winner are not authoritative; only the electoral college formally decides the election. [P3] Pursuing lawsuits and recounts is the legitimate way to resolve these disputes before any concession. [C] Therefore, Trump should not concede and can remain in power while these legal challenges play out.

Counter-arguments

Biden won by millions of votes and even if Trump won a couple suits, it will not make a difference. Additionally, many suits have already been struck down due to lack of evidentiary support.

Rejecting the premises

Nothing about the neoliberal society is "fair" -- the electoral college needs to be overhauled before we consider small measures like recounts.

Framing

Constitutional Framework - The USA is based in the constitution, which garnets a fair and democratic election. Sitting presidents have the right to demand recounts, and Trump is backing up his claims with evidence.