Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Tuesday promised the world a “smooth transition” after US elections but refused to recognize President-elect Joe Biden’s victory, saying Donald Trump will remain in power.

“There will be a smooth transition to a second Trump administration,” Pompeo said in an at times testy news conference when asked about contacts with the Biden team.

“The world should have every confidence that the transition necessary to make sure that the State Department is functional today, with the president who is in office on January 20 a minute after noon will be successful,” he said, referring to the date of the presidential inauguration.

World leaders including almost all US allies have congratulated Biden, who has achieved unassailable leads in key states as well as a commanding edge in the nationwide popular vote.

But Trump has refused to concede the November 3 election and has alleged massive fraud, calling for recounts and legal action.

Asked if the United States can still issue statements calling for free elections around the world, Pompeo said the question was ridiculous.

“This department cares deeply to make sure that elections around the world are safe and secure and free and fair, and my officers risk their lives to ensure that that happens,” he said.

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hmmm

I speak for all Nigerians when I say pompeo is officially mad.

His boss will be booted out like garbage by the secret service come January.

If I where biden I will ensure koboko whip is used on his body before been sent out.

Damnnn niggurrr... Praise God! Let the will of my sky daddy be done on earth, as it is done in heaven. Halleluyah!

We would have been patient for final announcement before congratulating anyone. Most world leaders made the same mistake. Let's not allow our sentiment take hold of us. Within the American constitution, Trump has the right to contest the election in the court. He has that right and we must respect that.

Do anybody know what will be the outcome of the court ruling? Has all the votes been counted? Has Biden been officially announced? Why joining media sentiment congratulate a projected winner? Its so undiplomatic. We should learn the rules of diplomatic engagement. If indeed there was fraud in the elections, it become shameful of us and Trump will become vindicated.

The people embarrassing America will surely be the people that participated in the fraud. Like I said, I pray Biden is finally declared but we need to learn how to behave. After all we need more energy dedicated in building our country.