Iowa, Jan. 28 -- US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) reiterated his long-standing claim that the 2020 presidential election was fraudulent, using the assertion to energise supporters as the country moves closer to the 2026 midterm elections.

"We had a rigged election," Trump said while addressing the crowd, again referring to the 2020 vote.

The comments came as Trump took the stage in Clive, Iowa, where he defended his record on affordability while outlining plans to campaign aggressively for Republican candidates ahead of the November midterms. His remarks also came at a politically sensitive moment, with concerns growing that misinformation could shape the electoral narrative.

During his address, Trump also hinted at th...