© Provided by RADIO.COM As votes continue to be counted in multiple battleground states, including Georgia, Pennsylvania, Nevada, past and present politicians are speaking up either for or against President Donald Trump's recent remarks concerning the election.
Over the last days, the president has cast doubt on the legitimacy of the election and demanded a halt in the count of votes.
Screenshot of tweet by President Donald Trump, 9:12 AM November 5, 2020 Photo credit Twitter
In the early hours of Thursday morning, the president tweeted, "I easily WIN the Presidency of the United States with LEGAL VOTES CAST. The OBSERVERS were not allowed, in any way, shape, or form, to do their job and therefore, votes accepted during this period must be determined to be ILLEGAL VOTES. U.S. Supreme Court should decide!"
Screenshot of tweet by President Donald Trump, tweeted at 2:22 AM on November 6, 2020 Photo credit Twitter
This morning, Gov. Henry McMaster released the following statement: "The law is clear: All legal votes must be counted, and all illegal or fraudulent votes discarded. President Trump has a right - and a duty - to see that this happens. I entirely support his efforts to ensure that the law is followed and enforced to the letter. It is only through accuracy and transparency that the American people can have confidence in this election."
Statement by Governor Henry McMaster on November 6, 2020 Photo credit Twitter
In a tweet this morning SC Senator Tim Scott said every legally cast vote should be and will be counted and that allegations of fraud must be thoroughly vetted and investigated.
Senator Lindsey Graham told Sean Hannity on his Fox News Program last night the White House would do a presentation to GOP senators Saturday detailing their allegation of voter fraud.
Also this morning, former South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford tweeted a similar, yet differing opinion, saying "Given the reckless comments by the president last night on ending the counting of votes, it's vital all of us as Republicans speak up in condemning this notion. Every vote counts. Our institutions and democratic traditions are the glue that has held us together for 244 years.
Screenshot of tweet by former SC Governor Mark Sanford, 10:11 AM November 6, 2020 Photo credit Twitter
Other Republicans have denounced aspects Trump's remarks; former Senator Rick Santorum commented on CNN that while the president has points about transparency, the president must advocate for the integrity of the democratic process rather than casting it into doubt.