In a primetime address to the nation, the US president unleashed a series of complaints – many of which were already known or debunked – about alleged Chinese influence, voter fraud and a cover-up by the American “deep state”.

Several major networks opted not to carry the speech, amid concerns he could make misleading claims about the U.S. elections system.

US President Donald Trump is expected to allege previously unreported Chinese interference in US elections during a primetime address on Thursday, including claims that Beijing…