Outcry as Trump defends sex assault tweet

Donald Trump defended a comment he made in 2013 that sexual assault in the US military happened because men and women serve alongside each other.

During a national security forum, the Republican presidential nominee said the issue was a "massive problem."

NBC Host Matt Lauer asked Mr Trump about a 2013 tweet in which he said sexual assault was to be expected when you put women in the military.

He responded the tweet was "correct," sparking an immediate backlash.

People lambasted the New York hotel developer for suggesting that the presence of women in the military was to blame for an increase in sexual assault cases.

The Pentagon released data in 2013 that found a sharp rise in reports of sexual assault in the military.

Mr Trump shared his thoughts at the time, arguing that having women in the military increased the likelihood of sexual assault.