Donald Trump says that 'nobody has more respect for women.' Audience snickers.

Donald Trump says he respects women, and audience laughs

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published 20 October 2016

After Hillary Clinton talked at Wednesday's final debate about Donald Trump's treatment of women, saying that "Donald thinks belittling women makes him bigger," and gave specific examples.

"Nobody has more respect for women than I do," Trump said. "Nobody. Nobody has more respect." There was audible laughter in the audience.

"Please, everybody," moderator Chris Wallace warned.

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Peter has worked as a news and culture writer and editor at The Week since the site's launch in 2008. He covers politics, world affairs, religion and cultural currents. His journalism career began as a copy editor at a financial newswire and has included editorial positions at The New York Times Magazine, Facts on File, and Oregon State University.