WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s extraordinary election challenge over his defeat by President-elect Joe Biden is splitting the Republican Party.
Lawmakers will convene Wednesday in a joint session of Congress to confirm the Electoral College results.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is urging Republicans to avoid a confrontation.
But Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri vows to object to the state tallies, joining some House Republicans.
On the other side, Sen. Ben Sasse of Nebraska calls such challenges a “dangerous ploy.”
Vice President Mike Pence is in the middle. Trump’s allies want Pence to change the rules when he presides over the Jan. 6 session.
Biden is set to be inaugurated Jan. 20 after winning the Electoral College vote 306-232.
