U.S. President Donald Trump has revived sweeping and unsupported claims of voter fraud and Chinese meddling, firing a clear warning shot ahead of midterm elections that many expect him to dispute.

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

In an address to the nation, he made unverified claims that Beijing interfered in the 2020 polls which he lost.