Trump via his media director pledges “an orderly transition on Jan 20” but “disagrees with election outcome” Full article Mr. Trump said in a statement tweeted by his social media director Dan Scavino US President Donald Trump acknowledged his loss in the November 3 election for the first time overnight Thursday and said there “will be an orderly transition on January 20th,” after Congress concluded the electoral vote count certifying President-elect Joe Biden's victory and after a day of violence when his supporters stormed the US Capitol. Mr. Trump said in a statement tweeted by his social media director Dan Scavino, Even though I totally disagree with the outcome of the election, and the facts bear me out, nevertheless there will be an orderly transition on January 20th.