Commission grants Trump request for partial Wisconsin recount

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After hours of contentious debate that may signal a partisan battle ahead, the Wisconsin Elections Commission has agreed to issue an order to recount ballots in two heavily liberal counties at President Donald Trump’s request, according to a report from the Associated Press.

Trump has paid the $3 million required for the recounts in Milwaukee and Dane counties. The commission took six hours to debate the recount and issue the order.

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