Trump heats up culture wars as he appeals to Wisconsin voters

Donald Trump talks with reporters on Air Force One (AP)

US president Donald Trump has stepped up his rhetoric on cultural issues, aiming to boost enthusiasm among rural voters in the state of Wisconsin as he tries to repeat his path to victory from 2016.

Making his fifth visit to the pivotal battleground state this year, Mr Trump views success in its less-populated counties as critical to another term in office.