Donald Trump found himself at the centre of a firestorm over sexist comments he made at a campaign rally — the latest in a string of lewd and contemptuous comments about women from the former president and his surrogates, AFP reports.

“I want to protect the women of our country… whether the women like it or not,” Trump said, recalling his stand on abortion. The remarks drew condemnation from women across the political spectrum led by his White House rival Kamala Harris.

The Democratic vice president called the statement “very offensive to women”, just days before an election that experts say could shake out more than ever before along gender lines, with Trump performing strongly with male voters.

It is not the first time the 78-year-old billionaire has come under fire for his approach to women, and his latest remarks are not even the most offensive.

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