Index Treasure (08 Nov, 2024) WASHINGTON − The good news: Everybody from a triumphant Donald Trump to a vanquished Kamala Harris is talking about national unity.
The Hard Truth: Don’t Expect Change Anytime Soon
It is true, and reassuring, that there is no chaos or denial after the 2020 election this time. Vice President Harris conceded hours after the polls closed. President Joe Biden called Trump to offer his help with the transition. There are no signs of any serious effort to delay or disrupt the Electoral College count.
There will be no repeat of the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the Capitol that shocked the world.
I also told him we would assist his team in transitioning. “We will ensure a smooth power handover,” she said. However, she emphasized that accepting the results didn’t mean adopting the other side’s economic or abortion policies.
