THREAD: With the clear projection of AZ for Biden last night, it's time for the media—and nation's leaders—to dramatically change their tone about Trump's refusal to accept Biden as the president-elect. This isn't him being in denial anymore; he's hoping to overturn an election.

The noise about ongoing lawsuits and recounts in PA and GA is meaningless. Neither state is necessary to Biden's victory anymore. There is no longer any path for a Trump victory without throwing out HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS of legitimate votes.

Last night, the nation's two major election watchers—the fed's  @CISAgov & state Secretaries of States—affirmed this was a safe, secure, legitimate election. No meaningful fraud, let alone anything close to the scale now needed to overturn the election.  https://twitter.com/vermontgmg/status/1327065874973552641

That means what we are seeing now is an attempted coup—a lazy, ham-handed, and disorganized one, yes, but what else should we call Trump's ongoing hope to overturn a free, democratic election? Every hour that he drags this out pulls us now deeper into crisis.

Trump is stalling the transition & endangering our nation's health, as well as national and economic security. The GOP must speak up—and speak out. The private sector needs to lean on GOP officials. The nation's media needs to cease with the "unlikely path to Trump victory" talk.

Trump's actions need to be seen for what they are: An attempt to overturn a legitimate election. There is no middle ground. We all need to work now to preserve America's democracy and its institutions, including a peaceful and smooth transition of power. https://www.wired.com/story/opinion-donald-trump-is-attacking-the-very-core-of-america/

Yes, Trump may just be fundraising to cover debts or build his brand for TrumpTV or whatever comes next. Yes, he might just be a toddler having a tantrum. But the GOP's willingness to tolerate this makes it dangerous. And the party is now aiding and abetting American adversaries.