Attorney Giuliani said there was an allegation from a poll worker in Detroit who claims to have witnessed other poll workers attempting to influence voters. He said "I know crimes, I can smell them. You don't have to smell this one, I can prove it to you 18 different ways. I can prove to you that he won Pennsylvania by 300,000 votes.

Republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill have defended Trump's right to have his day in court, but they have stopped short of endorsing his claims of widespread fraud and say the president needs to back up the explosive allegations with evidence.

Another person who wants the votes recounted is John James, here in Detroit. He lost to incumbent Senator Gary Peters.