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White House says Trump will accept results of November election

White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany holds a daily press briefing in Washington

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Donald Trump will accept the results of the Nov. 3 presidential election, the White House said on Thursday, a day after the Republican president drew criticism for refusing to commit to accepting those results.

"The president will accept the results of a free and fair election," White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany said at a news briefing when pressed on Trump's comments on Wednesday, which prompted fellow Republicans in Congress to convey support for a peaceful transition of power.

(Reporting by Jeff Mason; Writing by Doina Chiacu; Editing by Chris Reese)