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Trump forced to apologize for lewd remarks

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Donald Trump has apologised after the Washington Post released a video in which he is heard using vulgar terms describing how he attempted sexual conquests with two women.

News Analysis: Donald Trump’s Apology That Wasn’t https://t.co/0XmgcIYepq

— The New York Times (@nytimes) October 8, 2016

The Republican presidential candidate was recorded back in 2005 on an open microphone in a bus talking to a TV host before a show. “I moved on her actually, you know she was down in Palm Beach. I moved on her and I failed, I’ll admit it. I did try and I did try and **** her, she was married…I’ve got to use some Tic Tacs just in case I start kissing her. You know, I’m automatically attracted to beautiful, I just start kissing them. It’s like a magnet. And when you’re a star they let you do it, you can do anything.” A statement issued by Trump said in part; “This was locker room banter, a private conversation that took place many years ago. Bill Clinton has said far worse to me on the golf course – not even close. I apologize if anyone was offended.”

Jeb Bush: 'No apology can excuse away Donald Trump's reprehensible comments' https://t.co/46otrRDJbW | Getty pic.twitter.com/SkPJdgJl3X

— POLITICO (@politico) October 8, 2016

His Democratic rival lost no time in condemning him. Hillary Clinton has already highlighted Trump’s alleged sexist behaviour. > This is horrific. We cannot allow this man to become president. https://t.co/RwhW7yeFI2

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) October 7, 2016

Her running mate said the comments made him “sick to my stomach”. > Women have the power to stop Trump.https://t.co/tTgeqy51PUhttps://t.co/VH3woeAf9Q pic.twitter.com/NjvbkPsjPR

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) October 7, 2016

The latest row comes two days before the second presidential debate between the two contenders, seen as critical to Trump as he tries to recover from a perceived poor performance first time round. Since then Clinton has continued to lead in the opinion polls – the latest puts her five percentage points ahead – though some Democrats are alarmed that the gap isn’t much bigger. > Clinton's lead, on average, balloons to 7 pts. https://t.co/Eh6ZbLM0ub

— Eric Boehlert (@EricBoehlert) October 7, 2016

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