Donald Trump told press he doesn t know the Proud Boys - a far-right group - despite calling on them to stand back and stand by on stage in his first presidential debate with Democrat rival, Joe Biden.

For more on the furore which came after the US President failed to condemn white supremacy, click here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/09/30/white-house-refuses-walk-back-trumps-comment-proud-boys-stand/

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