Donald Trump accused Democrats of trying to "steal" a US senate seat and governorship in Florida after the state ordered recounts.

Florida announced it will hold a machine recount of votes in its neck-and-neck races for Senate and governor, which were both being narrowly led by Republican candidates.

Results will be due by 3pm on Thursday, its secretary of state said on Saturday.

Mr Trump wrote on Twitter: "Trying to STEAL two big elections in Florida! We are watching closely!"