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The hardline Democrat, who lost last year’s presidential election despite winning the popular vote, labelled the Republican a “divisive” leader.

Hillary Clinton said US president Donald Trump is a danger to America and to the world, and doesn’t have the temperament to be at the helm at one of the world’s largest superpowers.

Mrs Clinton said in an interview with the French daily Le Monde: “I think Mr Trump poses a clear and present danger to America and to the world because he wasn’t ready to become president. He doesn’t have the right temperament nor the right leadership skills to be a head of state.

“His actions have deeply divided America and its allies. He has injected instability and unpredictability into international affairs. I personally think he is more dangerous than he is helpless.