Ben Carson’s remarks about whether he would accept the results of the 2024 presidential election regardless of which party wins falls in line with a recent Republican trend that’s causing a stir among social media users.

On CNN’s Laura Coates Live on Thursday night, Coates asked Carson, the former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development: “Will you accept the results of the 2024 election, regardless of who wins, yes or no?”

Carson replied: “I will accept the results if it’s done in a fair and transparent way.”

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    Ben Carson’s remarks about whether he would accept the results of the 2024 presidential election regardless of which party wins falls in line with a recent Republican trend that’s causing a stir among social media users.

    Trump’s federal election interference trial is regarding his alleged involvement in the events that resulted in the January 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol and attempt to block the peaceful transfer of power.

    Earlier this week, Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz joined CNN’s The Source with Kaitlin Collins to discuss the same question about accepting the results the upcoming election.

    Democratic strategist Adam Parkhomenko reposted the video segment of Carson’s response with the caption: “They are still pushing the big lie even after all their buddies and colleagues continue to get indicted.”

    Russell Drew, a self-described “political junkie,” replied to a video post with the comment: "Folks, this is the Republican playbook: Refuse to say you’ll accept election results if Donald Trump loses.

    German film and television star Eric Braeden posted on X on Thursday night: "LAURA COATES, I really like you, but WHY do you give airtime to BEN CARSON, knowing the nonsense he spouts!


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