Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe monitors accuse Donald Trump of “blatant abuse of power” for his request to stop vote counting in the presidential election before the process ends

Observers of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe accused US President Donald Trump on Thursday of committing a “blatant abuse of power” for his request to stop counting the votes in the presidential election before the process ends.

German Representative Michael Jürg Link, the coordinator of the international observers in charge of observing this poll, said in an interview with the “Stuttgart Zeitung” newspaper, “The thing that is really disturbing is the request of the American president to stop counting the votes amid the presidential pomp in the White House surrounded by all symbols of power because of his alleged victory. 

This is a blatant abuse of power.

He reiterated that “Trump’s accusations of fraud are baseless”.

The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe considered Wednesday that the US president had made “baseless allegations”. 

Trump accused the Democrats of “stealing” his victory by posting ballot papers after the election.

“Our colleagues are still on the ground and confirm that the election observers of all parties are allowed in, and the votes in the mail continue to be counted properly,” Link said.

He pointed out that “there is no indication of problems in the system” adopted, on the contrary, there is “a completely professional treatment of the flow of votes through the mail”.

The organization now fears the long-term consequences of questioning the electoral process on the American public, with the possibility of hardening positions.

“We are especially concerned that the United States will not be able to get rid of the ghosts that Trump spoke about,” Link said.

The expert said, “Even if he acknowledged his defeat and handed over the government properly, his supporters might choose driven by the prevailing rhetoric.

Violence is a legitimate tool because they do not feel they are democratic representatives”.

And he warned, “This is a danger that will go beyond election day,” in itself.

The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, which includes 57 members, including the United States, Russia, Turkey and all European countries, is one of the few forums for dialogue between the West and the countries of the former Soviet Union.

In addition to carrying out the duties of monitoring the smooth conduct of the elections.