washington president donald trump stand belief millions people vote illegally u.s. election white house say tuesday despite widespread evidence contrary president believe white house spokesman sean spic tell reporters state officials charge nov. election say find evidence widespread voter fraud history u.s. elections even house representatives speaker paul ryan senior republican congress say see evidence back trump claim republican trump electoral college decide presidency give small state clout outcome lose popular vote democratic rival hillary clinton 2.9 million trump repeatedly say would popular vote voter fraud never substantiate claim comment late series distractions open days trump administration run risk overshadow legislative goals efforts advance policy proposals saturday day inauguration 45th president unite state trump complain media coverage crowd attend swearing-in ceremony describe journalists among dishonest people earth despite evidence white house say trump stand voter fraud belief