Less than two hours before the second presidential debate, Donald Trump appeared at media event with women who have accused former President Bill Clinton of sexual misconduct in decades past. He asked users on social media to "join me in St Louis, Missouri as I conclude my debate prep."

One by one, the women defended Trump, denounced Clinton and criticised Hillary Clinton, Trump's Democratic opponent.

"Mr Trump may have said some bad words," said Juanita Broaddrick. "But Bill Clinton raped me. And Hillary Clinton threatened me. I don't think there's any comparison."

Broaddrick has previously said Clinton raped her in 1978, an accusation that was never adjudicated and did not emerge publicly until 21 years later.