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Wearing his George Cross pin, fearless Josh Smith stood up against the crowd and declared his support for the Republican candidate. Speaking up for the billionaire on the debate show at the RAF Museum in Duxford, the 17-year-old said: “I like him, he’s nice!”

BBC•GETTY Josh Smith defended Donald Trump on Question Time

BBC Mr Smith said Clinton is an 'appalling woman'

Continuing his impassioned support of Mr Trump, he said: "I'm fed up of politicians attacking Donald Trump calling him sexist. "Hillary Clinton's the one who defended rapists, who leaked e-mails, and you calling Trump unfit is quite frankly ridiculous. "I like him, he's nice! He will make America great again. He's the change candidate.

He will get rid of Obamacare and he wants to actually try and improve things for African Americans Josh Smith

"He will get rid of Obamacare and he wants to actually try and improve things for African Americans in the inner city areas." Mr Smith, who supports Ukip, wrote on Twitter during the show: “#bbcqt its me, hi”. His remarks on the show drew a mixed response from social media users with some praising the teenager for voicing his opinion on the White House hopeful.

Reece Hayes tweeted: “Well done to Josh Smith for articulating his views properly in a clearly hostile room.” User jim20mufc added: “Good for you Josh, for having the guts to stand up for what you believe in.”

GETTY Donald Trump has come under criticism in recent weeks