WASHINGTON, D.C.: US President Donald Trump raised the specter of violence around upcoming midterms Wednesday, saying he did not want to see "unnecessary" unrest days after he reportedly warned evangelical leaders of violent change if Republicans lose control of Congress.

When asked by a reporter why he had on Monday suggested there would be violence around the November elections, Trump simply said "because that's the way."

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