6 Sep 2022

USA correspondent Ron Elving

From Nine To Noon, 9:45 am on 6 September 2022
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden (L) in Wilmington, Delaware, and US President Donald Trump (R) in Washington, DC both pumping their fist during an election night speech early November 4, 2020.

Photo: AFP

America is experiencing an unprecedented moment in which two men are simultaneously claiming to be its president. While Joe Biden has a legitimate claim to the office, Donald Trump has the support of tens of millions and a majority of people in his own political party - at least according to polls.

Ron Elving is Senior Editor and Correspondent on the Washington Desk for NPR News.