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The controversial LBC host coined the term ‘Trumpit’ as she lavished praise on the Republican nominee. She hit back at a caller on her Sunday radio show who called Mr Trump a "racist". Mrs Hopkins added that America needed the bombastic billionaire as a wake-up to the "self-perceived elite".

LBC Hopkins said America needs the bombastic billionaire more than ever

Carol, a caller into the LBC show, said Mr Trump had spread fear about migrants and terrorism. The Clinton-supporter said: "We're meant to be shaking in our boots terrified of all the immigrants coming in. "There are apparently places in London we can't go to. "Clinton is the voice of reason. Please let her win."

LBC Hopkins could not hide her glee at a Trump victory

Trump is going to win. We’ll have a Trump-it just as we had a Brex-it Katie Hopkins

But, Mrs Hopkins hit back and called many of Mrs Clinton supporters "sneering liberal elites". She said: "You don't see that people in America are frightened, they do need someone to make America great again. "They need someone to stand up for the American people, to make the country one we can be proud of.

GETTY Hopkins compared Trump's campaign to the victorious underdogs of the Leave campaign

GETTY Monday’s presidential debate will see Mr Trump go head-to-head with Hillary Clinton

"That's why I'm backing Trump, that's why Trump will win, that's why there is going be a Trumpit. "Because we are not ready for him to win. Because we have spent too much time sneering at Donald Trump. "And not enough time recognizing what people without a voice actually want to say." Mrs Hopkins went on to tell her LBC audience: "I think Trump is going to win. We’ll have a Trump-it just as we had a Brex-it. "And all the self-perceived elite, who think we are all thick, will wake up shocked the next morning when Trump has won."

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