Trump calls midterms 'crooked', demands Alaska votes for Republican
Former US president reverses earlier acceptance of midterm results, claiming fraud and calling for specific vote allocation.
At a glance
- Trump claimed the midterm elections were 'crooked'
- He called for remaining Alaska votes to go to the Republican incumbent senator
- This contradicts Trump's previous acceptance of the midterm results
Donald Trump told reporters on Thursday that the US midterm elections were fraudulent, reversing his previous acceptance of the results. He specifically demanded that remaining votes in Alaska be awarded to the state's incumbent Republican senator.
Trump's comments represent a shift from his earlier public statements acknowledging the midterm outcome.
Why it matters
Trump's reversal on accepting election results reflects ongoing disputes over US election integrity and his continued influence within the Republican Party.
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