Donald Trump has ignited another dispute about misogyny in the final days of his presidential campaign, telling a rally he would protect women and “do it whether the women like it or not”, drawing a sharp rebuke from Kamala Harris.
The Republican former president made the remarks at a rally in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on Wednesday night, where he arrived in a rubbish truck wearing a hi-vis vest to highlight a gaffe made by Joe Biden, who the previous day had appeared to call Trump’s supporters “garbage”.
Trump has faced several accusations of sexual misconduct, and earlier this year was ordered by a judge to pay $83.3mn for defaming a woman who accused him of sexual assault. He has repeatedly said on the campaign trail that he would “protect” women if given another four years in the White House.