10 controversial statements made by America's 45th President Donald Trump

Donald Trump scripted history by defeating Hillary Clinton in the 45^th US elections, with a stunning margin of victory in most of the key battle-ground states. While there are a number of reasons that led to his victory, he has largely made it to the news for his blunt and uncensored statements, winning over many Americans with his no-holds barred speech style.

Here is a quick look at some of controversial statements made by America’s new President:

• "I could stand in the middle of Fifth Avenue and shoot people and I wouldn't lose voters" – January 23, 2016
• "I watched when the World Trade Center came tumbling down. And I watched in Jersey City, New Jersey, where thousands and thousands of people were cheering as that building was coming down. Thousands of people were cheering." - November 21, 2015
• "If Hillary Clinton can't satisfy her husband what makes her think she can satisfy America?" – Trump tweeted this in 2015 and later deleted it.
• “Wow, just came out on secret tape that Crooked Hillary wants to take in as many Syrians as possible. We cannot let this happen - ISIS!” – October 24, 2016
• “The election is absolutely being rigged by the dishonest and distorted media pushing Crooked Hillary - but also at many polling places – SAD” – October 16, 2016
• “Did Crooked Hillary help disgusting (check out sex tape and past) Alicia M become a US citizen so she could use her in the debate?” – September 30, 2016
• "I think Islam hates us. There's a tremendous hatred. We have to get to the bottom of it. There is an unbelievable hatred of us." March 9, 2016
• "Donald J. Trump is calling for a total and complete shutdown of Muslims entering the United States until our country's representatives can figure out what is going on. According to Pew Research, among others, there is great hatred towards Americans by large segments of the Muslim population." – December 7, 2015 (Written statement)
• "When Mexico sends its people, they're not sending their best. They're not sending you. They're not sending you. They're sending people that have lots of problems, and they're bringing those problems with us. They're bringing drugs. They're bringing crime. They're rapists. And some, I assume, are good people." - June 16, 2015
• “I mean, we could say politically correct that look doesn’t matter, but the look obviously matters… like you wouldn’t have your job if you weren’t beautiful.” – 2014