Would Donald Trump accept defeat in the US presidential election? | BBC News

The polls in the US election are incredibly tight, but if Donald Trump loses there are concerns that he will refuse to accept the results, as he did in 2020.

In 2020, Trump repeatedly - and falsely - claimed the election had been stolen, with his allies launching multiple legal challenges.

On 6 January, some of his supporters stormed the US Capitol.

The BBC's analysis editor Ros Atkins looks at what might happen this time.

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[theskyehiker]

He won’t accept a loss. He’s already said he won’t.

[weliveincrzytimes]

Is this a joke headline? Of course he won’t accept the results if he loses.

[Captain-Cosmo]

He might not "accept" defeat. But he also may not be able to do jack about it.

[Steven-npr]

To answer the video title : "You'll have to wait to see.."

[sunshinesquares]

He still hasn’t accepted his last loss. He’s a crook and a charlatan, and our country is in big trouble if his circus wins again. I fear for the future for the first time in my life.

[bravevoice]

When there are 15 states that do not require any voter ID whatsoever to vote, there are going to be questions, especially when it's Democrats fighting accountability.

[debbiemarquis]

Finally..the US has made third-world status..😂😂😂

[robertkay]

Sleepy Joe just gave Trump a big boost by calling Trump supporters "floating garbage". It just shows what contempt the Democrats have for working class Americans.

[CricketEngland]

Simple answer NO, if he loses he will call cheating big time

[LL-LLLL]

BUT WOULD KAMALA GO QUIETLY? is the question ⁉️

[emoji_page]

You can tell by the way the journalist speaks which side of the isle they are on. Unbiased journalistic integrity is thrown out the window when it comes to politics. It shouldn't be this way, you know. The news should strive to present all sides of an issue while not revealing any bias for one side or another.

[raym]

Both parties have disputed outcomes over the years? Why would you focus on one party in particular? Seems very devisive which is exactly what the US does not need right now...Very poor "journalism" to say the least. More like an agenda than journalism yeah?

[Pikester-sy]

The BBC will be so upset this time next week

[messsatsu]

Why would he accept defeat given that he is gonna win?

[mubashershahzad]

If you want to see peaceful world 🌍 so just vote for Donald Trump...!

[AndrewJohnWard]

Far left wing BBC properganda as usual

[Amazila]

Why are you hoping for him to accept defeat?

[Fernandotorres-izcm]

Look at BBC man, so pathetic with headlines and sht. 😂😂😂

[sparkysmalarkey]

Voting could be seamless and politics could be quiet. Why are we like this?

[Ramon_]

Ofcourse he will NEVER accept hes a grown baby what you expect ?