His presidential campaign was one of the most controversial in recent history, as he was hit by claims of inappropriate sexual behaviour towards women and girls.

The New York Times published an article in which two women accused the Republican of forcibly groping or kissing them, while footage has been released of the businessman making inappropriate remarks about a girl believed to be around 10 years old.

A tape was also leaked of Trump in which he was heard boasting in 2005 of how his fame allowed him to "grab women by the pussy". He apologised but dismissed the claims as "locker room banter" during Sunday's presidential debate with Democrat rival Hillary Clinton.

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