The US President has launched baseless accusations against Democrats, claiming in a speech from the White House that he could lose because of “major fraud” and saying he intends to go to the Supreme Court

Donald Trump has baselessly claimed that the Democrats are trying to “steal” the election – and alleged he could lose because of “major fraud”.

In a rant at the White House, he claimed he would go to the Supreme Court, claiming that a group of “sad” opponents were trying to “disenfranchise” his supporters.

Joe Biden’s campaign has branded the claim “outrageous” and a “naked effort” to snatch democracy.

Trump claimed to have been on course for a “big win” as he threw accusations at the counting process.

Most states have gone the same way as 2016 with all eyes now on the key battleground states of Wisconsin, North Carolina, Georgia, Michigan and Pennsylvania.

Biden received a big boost after winning Arizona – the first “flip” state which saw the 2016 result reversed.

The counting of votes could take days and a contentious decision could well end up being thrown to the courts.