Scott Lucas: Trump's abnormal, dangerous behaviour does not belong in the Oval Office

The former president says that, if he returns to the White House, he will be a ‘dictator on day 1’. Instead of scrutiny, the press continues to buy into his circus

A supporter of Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump breakdances outside a campaign rally at Minges Coliseum in Greenville, North Carolina on Monday. Photo: AP/Julia Demaree Nikhinson

One of the candidates for US president is a felon, convicted on 34 counts of falsifying business records to cover up an affair with a porn star. He has been found guilty in civil court of defamation over his sexual assault, which a judge found tantamount to rape, of a New York City writer.

He claims to be a billionaire but has been bankrupt six times, his career saved by reality TV as a "You're Fired!" boss and a star of the World Wrestling Federation.