Hillary Clinton speaks out against Donald Trump's comments on Muslims

Hillary Clinton has reacted to Donald Trump's statement calling for a "total and complete shutdown" of Muslims entering the US.

Clinton said, "It’s a shameful idea. It’s also dangerous. At a time when America should be doing everything we can to fight radical jihadists, Mr. Trump is supplying them with new propaganda. He’s playing right into their hands."

However she does admit that other GOP candidates have also made extreme comments regarding Muslims.

Trump’s hateful comments aren’t just an affront to our values—they’re a threat to our national security. pic.twitter.com/DUXg022w0e

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) December 8, 2015

"When you take a step back and see what the Republican field as a whole says about Muslims - not just one or two candidates for president, but nearly all of them - it’s hard to take seriously their attempts to distance themselves from Mr. Trump.

"He’s just articulating the logical conclusion of what the rest of them have been saying. As Mr. Trump said in an interview this morning, 'They condemn practically everything I say, and then they always come to my side.'"

Clinton has been using the hashtag #LoveTrumpsHate to highlight the negative impact of Donald Trump's statements.

Sorry @realDonaldTrump #LoveTrumpsHate. I #StandWithHer because @HillaryClinton knows hate is not an American value pic.twitter.com/zEamawGcxv

— Chase Williams (@JChaseWilliams) December 8, 2015

The message that Clinton wants to send to Muslims living in America is far removed from Republican ones.

"To Muslim Americans: What you’re hearing from Trump and other Republicans is absolutely, unequivocally wrong. It’s inconsistent with our values as a nation - a nation which you are helping to build.

"This is your country too. I’m proud to be your fellow American. And many, many other Americans feel the same way."

She has called for other leaders to take a stand against "hateful, dangerous words and deeds".