Georgia, July 23 -- US President Donald Trump addressed a rally in the battleground state of Georgia, using the platform to sharpen his political messaging ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.

During his address, Trump mixed policy highlights with sharp attacks against Democrats, renewed claims regarding the US electoral system, and formal endorsements for Republican candidates in what marked one of his most explicit campaign-style speeches since returning to the White House.

Opening his address on Wednesday (local time), Trump briefly feigned a news announcement before clarifying his intent to the cheering audience.

"Well, thank you very much, everybody. It's a special place, and I am here to announce my candidacy," Trump said, pa...