GETTY•IG Donald Trump said his rallies were love fests

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The Republican pulled out of a rally on Sunday in Chicago following advice from the Secret Service after heated clashes in two US cities as he made his way around the campaign trail. Protesters have been angry about remarks he has made about Muslims and Mexicans. The billionnaire was also forced to abandon a speech on Friday after clashes between protesters, his supporters and police.

However, the 69-year-old said that rather than encouraging violence, people were being supportive. Speaking to a large audience in North carolina, the White House hopeful said: “Do you know how many people have been hurt at our rallies?

“No-one. Maybe someone got hit once, but there is no violence there, these are love fests. “The people who are supporting Donald Trump want to see America great again.” Hillary Clinton, the Democratic front-runner and former US secretary of state, said Mr Trump was "incredibly bigoted" and pitting Americans against each other.

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She said: "He is trafficking in hate and fear. He's playing to our worst instincts." Mr Trump is the front-runner to win his party’s nomination to stand for President.

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He is ahead in the polls with Republican rivals Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio and John Kasich languishing far behind him. Mr Trump has called for everyone in his party to work together to win the Presidential race.

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