CNN: “The Electoral College’s affirmation of President-elect Joe Biden’s win this week did not appear enough to shake Trump from his delusions of victory, but it is adding urgency to a push by several of his advisers to gently steer Trump toward reality. Several of his closest allies have urged him to move on from his efforts to contest the election and begin planning his post-White House political future – including a potential 2024 run. Yet even amid the intractable movement of the transition and the hurried lame-duck activity – some of which he is participating in himself – Trump is steadfastly refusing to acknowledge that he lost.”
“In his moments of deepest denial, Trump has told some advisers that he will refuse to leave the White House on Inauguration Day, only to be walked down from that ledge. The possibility has alarmed some aides, but few believe Trump will actually follow through. ‘He’s throwing a fucking temper tantrum,’ an adviser said. ‘He’s going to leave. He’s just lashing out.’ The White House declined to comment for this report.