What does Emily Murphy’s GSA letter mean? Has Donald Trump conceded the US election to Joe Biden?

The US federal agency responsible for the presidential transition process has recognised Joe Biden as the “apparent winner” of the election in a letter.

The letter came from the General Services Administration’s Emily Murphy after weeks of delay.

What does the letter do and why is it important? Here are answers to five quick questions.

What is the GSA letter?

The GSA must “ascertain” the winner of the US election to formally begin the transfer of power and allow crucial transition planning to begin.

In today’s letter, GSA administrator Emily Murphy made that critical move, declaring Joe Biden as the “apparent winner” of the election.

Ascertainment is a routine administrative…