Donald Trump just gave the only answer at the debate that really matters.

The Republican nominee for president refused to say that he would accept the result of the upcoming election.

"I will look at it at the time," Trump said after being asked by moderator Chris Wallace about Trump's recent claims that the election is going to be rigged.

Trump had been hinting at the idea that the election will not be fair. That claim has now become a big part of his recent speeches following accusations from numerous women that they had been sexually assaulted by Trump. He has also said that the media is part of a conspiracy to rig the election against him.

But Trump's declaration on a national stage that he would not necessarily accept the election results pushed the narrative to a new level. It's a level many believe to be very dangerous for the legitimacy of the U.S. government.

Clinton didn't hold back in her response.

"Chris, let me respond to that because that is horrifying," she said.

Trump's answer contradicted his response to the same question at the last debate. "If she wins, I will absolutely support her," Trump said in the second debate.

The news quickly became the headline of the debate. The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Washington Post and Los Angeles Times splashed their websites with Trump's claim.

The Associated Press also led their main debate story with Trump's answer.

NBC News reporter Chris Jansing reported that Reince Priebus, head of the Republican National Committee, contradicted Trump after the debate.

RNC Chair Reince Priebus says Trump WILL accept the results of the election — Chris Jansing (@ChrisJansing) October 20, 2016

Plenty of politicos and journalist on Twitter denounced Trump's answer.

Regarding accepting the outcome of the election the best Donald Trump can say is "I'll keep you in suspense." Just dumb. #UNLVPresDebate — Michael Steele (@MichaelSteele) October 20, 2016

First time a nominee has called into question election results, in advance, before national audience at a debate. — Ari Melber (@AriMelber) October 20, 2016

Trump says "I will keep you in suspense" about whether he will accept election results. This is dangerous. — David Gregory (@davidgregory) October 20, 2016

He's a monster. No other answer matters but the one he just gave about refusing to accept the result of the election. — Jon Favreau (@jonfavs) October 20, 2016

Trump's refusal to say he will accept the results of the election is, in the truest sense of an overused word, disqualifying. — John Heilemann (@jheil) October 20, 2016

Just step back and appreciate the madness of this - a nominee for US President saying he won't respect the outcome of the election. Unreal. — Chris Murphy (@ChrisMurphyCT) October 20, 2016

Donald Trump on whether he will accept the outcome of the election: https://t.co/eC38d3HcWQ #debate pic.twitter.com/W03uOX9wM1 — The New Yorker (@NewYorker) October 20, 2016

Donald Trump on election night pic.twitter.com/q7w3BfaM97 — Will Oremus (@WillOremus) October 20, 2016

Trump's answer did receive some support among conservatives.

I think @realDonaldTrump is right to make his acceptance of results contingent on a clean election...as should we all. #MAGA #TrumpPence16 — Lou Dobbs (@LouDobbs) October 20, 2016

When asked about Trump's response, Clinton pointed to Trump's repeated refusal to accept losing — including when he lost out on an Emmy award. Trump did claim the Emmys were "all politics" in a tweet in 2012.