President Trump Calls On Roy Moore To Concede Senate Race

WASHINGTON, DC — Roy Moore's most prominent supporter has told him to throw in the towel. On Friday, President Trump said the former judge who lost to Democrat Doug Jones in Alabama's special election for the U.S. Senate should concede.

"I think he should," Trump told reporters when asked if Moore should acknowledge the loss. "He tried."

In a video released Wednesday by his campaign, Moore says it was a close race and some military and provisional ballots had yet to be counted.

Trump endorsed Moore in the contentious race despite the allegations of sexual misconduct that shadowed Moore's campaign.

The White House said Thursday that Trump had called Democrat Doug Jones to congratulate him on his win and express a willingness to work with him in Washington.

Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said she agreed the election returns show Jones won.
Moore has been discussing a possible recount.

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