Donald Trump criticises Fox debate moderator Megyn Kelly
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has criticised the three moderators of Thursday night's debate, particularly Fox News host Megyn Kelly.
He tweeted that Ms Kelly - who challenged the tycoon about his views on women - and her co-moderators were "not very good or professional".
The punchy debate was watched by 24 million people, a record for a primary contest, according to Nielsen.
Mr Trump was one of 10 candidates taking part in Cleveland.
They had been selected from a crowded field of 17 candidates by Fox News on the basis of recent national polls.
Mr Trump stumbled on his past support for a national healthcare system but his most uncomfortable moment came when Ms Kelly challenged him on his views about women.
"You've called women you don't like fat pigs, dogs, slobs and disgusting animals," she said.
He answered by joking that he only said that about actress Rosie O'Donnell and stating that political correctness was one of the country's biggest problems.
"I don't have time for total political correctness," he said.
In the hours after the debate, he took to Twitter to criticise the moderators.
It was when Mr Trump said, during the debate, that he would not rule out running as an independent that the audience and other candidates became hostile. An enraged Rand Paul said: "He buys and sells politicians of all stripes."
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