Biden Presses Ahead Toward Presidency as Trump Pursues Fight

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By Josh Wingrove and Jennifer Epstein

November 9, 2020 at 7:00 AM UTC

Updated on

November 9, 2020 at 11:59 AM UTC

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President-elect Joe Biden is moving ahead with plans to address the coronavirus pandemic and shape his incoming administration, steps aimed at strengthening his claim on the White House even as President Donald Trump continues to dispute the results of last week’s election.

Biden is largely ignoring Trump’s efforts to undermine his victory. The president-elect on Monday unveiled his transition team’s coronavirus task force, a step toward fulfilling his central campaign promise: He will make containing the pandemic his first priority.