Donald Trump claims the US presidential election is being “rigged” by a “dishonest media” and at “many polling places”.<br /><br /> It follows the start of early voting and voting by mail in many states.<br /><br /> His accusations appear to contradict his running mate Mike Pence who had earlier said Republicans would accept the outcome of the November 8 poll.<br /><br /> The election is absolutely being rigged by the dishonest and distorted media pushing Crooked Hillary – but also at many polling places – SAD— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 16, 2016<br /><br /> Meanwhile Trump has blamed supporters of his Democratic rival, Hillary Clinton for the firebombing of a Republican campaign office in North Carolina. Someone also spray-painted graffiti including a swastika on a wall.<br /><br /> Using social media Trump called those responsible “animals representing Clinton”.<br /><br /> The election is absolutely being rigged by the dishonest and distorted media pushing Crooked Hillary – but also at many polling places – SAD— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 16, 2016<br /><br /> While Clinton, also using social media condemned the attack describing it as horrific and unacceptable.<br /><br /> The attack on the Orange County HQ NCGOP office is horrific and unacceptable. Very grateful that everyone is safe.— Hillary Clinton (HillaryClinton) October 16, 2016<br /><br /> While Trump is busy questioning the legitimacy of the US election process, new opinion polls have Hillary Clinton leading the race for the White House albeit by either 4 and 11 points. <br /><br /> This week’s focal point is the third and final debate between the two contenders which is on Wednesday in Las Vegas.<br />
