As Florida Races Narrow, Trump And Scott Spread Claims Of Fraud Without Evidence

Voting booths are setup at the Yuengling Center on the campus of University of South Florida as workers prepare to open the doors to early voters on Oct. 22.

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Updated at 4:20 p.m. ET

Days after midterm voting, as ballots are still being counted, Republican lawmakers who are holding on to tight leads in midterm states are alleging foul play and voter fraud. The claims were amplified by President Trump, without evidence, on Friday morning.

“You mean they are just now finding votes in Florida and Georgia — but the Election was on Tuesday?” he wrote in a tweet. “Let’s blame the Russians and demand an immediate apology from President Putin!”