The Democratic National Committee (DNC) on Wednesday knocked President Trump for his claims of rampant voter fraud during the 2016 election, calling them a distraction.

The DNC said in a statement that "everyone knows there was no massive voter fraud in the election," arguing Trump's allegations were an effort to distract people from Russian meddling in the election.

"He can't let go of his voter fraud fantasy — both because he cannot bear the thought that millions more Americans voted for Hillary Clinton Hillary Diane Rodham ClintonHillicon Valley: FBI chief says Russia is trying to interfere in election to undermine Biden | Treasury Dept. sanctions Iranian government-backed hackers The Hill's Campaign Report: Arizona shifts towards Biden | Biden prepares for drive-in town hall | New Biden ad targets Latino voters FBI chief says Russia is trying to interfere in election to undermine Biden MORE than for him, and to cover up the real crime: Russian efforts to help him win," the DNC said.

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The president on Wednesday announced he would ask for a "major investigation into voter fraud." He said in a series of tweets that the country would "strengthen up voting procedures" depending on the results of the investigation.

The DNC mocked Trump's call for an investigation involving "phantom voters."

"While he’s throwing away taxpayer dollars looking for millions of phantom voters, Trump might as well investigate the whereabouts of Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster too," the DNC said.

"If he’s interested in doing his new job as our President, he should protect our nation by cooperating with Congress and the Intelligence Community investigations into Russia's attack on our elections and his team’s potential collusion with them.”

Trump said during a White House meeting with congressional leaders earlier this week he lost the popular vote because of rampant voter fraud by "illegals."

Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton won the popular vote by more than 2.8 million votes, but Trump won the Electoral College.