Donald Trump rebuked over transfer of power comments

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi criticised Donald Trump’s comments (Evan Vucci/AP)

Congressional leaders from both parties have criticised US President Donald Trump after he declined to commit to a peaceful transfer of powers if he loses the election on November 3.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and other senior figures in Mr Trump’s Republican Party had no hesitation in committing to an orderly transfer if Trump loses.