Trump repeats false claims of election victory

President Donald Trump made his first public appearance since the early morning hours after Election Day.

Speaking to reporters from the press briefing room, Trump repeated false claims that he had won many states only to have the results "whittled" away.

Trump last appeared in public early Wednesday, when he falsely declared victory over Democrat Joe Biden in the presidential race. Trump has also publicly called for vote counting to stop by citing baseless allegations of fraud and misconduct.

The presidential race has not yet been called because neither Trump nor Biden has yet collected the requisite 270 Electoral College votes.

Biden's victories in Michigan and Wisconsin have put him in a commanding position to win the presidency, but Trump has showed no sign of giving up.