Thousands of Trump supporters hold rally near White House

Trump supporters gather on the Washington Monument grounds in advance of a rally( John Minchillo/AP)

Thousands of people have gathered in Washington DC to show their support for President Donald Trump and his baseless claims of election fraud.

Mr Trump is expected to address his supporters later in the morning during a rally on the Ellipse, just south of the White House, following speeches by his sons Eric and Donald Jr.