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Originally Posted by Wormius
What is the rationale behind the question of whether Trump will respect the results? Does he have a say, aside from requesting recounts? What else can he do? Storm the White House and take over as some kind of coup?
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It's tradition, and bigger than that, it's something that legitimizes the outcome. While I doubt we see an armed uprising here, it is often the outcome in other "democracies."
I think there is a real concern he could foment unrest and violence (deliberately or not) among his more unhinged supporters. He's already obliquely encouraged violence against Hillary (but not so directly that he could be prosecuted for it). It's not hyperbole to worry that things could get real ugly in November.