Rep. Adam Schiff, a Democrat from California, expressed concern during an interview on “Meet the Press” about the upcoming election possibly not being peaceful, despite being free and fair. He believes that if former President Donald Trump loses again, he will contest the results, possibly leading to violence. Schiff mentioned Biden’s remarks about the election being free and fair, but uncertain about its peacefulness. He referenced the violence that ensued after the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021, following Trump’s false claims of election fraud in 2020.
Schiff, who is running for Senate, emphasized the importance of a large margin of victory to prevent challenges to the election results from Republicans. He stated that he expects Vice President Kamala Harris to win but warned that the race could be “scary close.” He urged Democrats to focus on increasing voter turnout to secure a significant victory margin and avoid post-election violence.
Schiff’s comments echo Biden’s concerns about the potential for unrest following the election. The congressman highlighted the divisive legacy of Trump, which has left uncertainty about the peaceful transfer of power. As the election approaches, Schiff emphasized the need for a decisive outcome to prevent any challenges or disruptions from Trump and his supporters.
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