Trump recount effort kicks off in Wisconsin

Published November 20, 2020 5:03pm ET



Hundreds of mask-clad election workers, observers, and officials have descended upon Wisconsin’s two most populous counties to begin a recount effort initiated by the Trump campaign.

The recount began on Friday morning, more than two weeks after Wisconsinites cast their ballots. President-elect Joe Biden leads President Trump by more than 20,600 votes, or about a 0.6-point margin. Instead of electing to shell out nearly $8 million for a statewide recount, the Trump team decided to target only two counties, both Democratic strongholds, a move that came with a sticker price of $3 million.

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