Despite violence, Trump to appear at 3 rallies Sunday

An invigorated Donald Trump will appear at a handful of rallies Sunday despite a climate of growing tension, as his White House rivals warn that the Republican’s heated rhetoric is fanning dangerous flames.

The brash billionaire, who is leading the race for his party’s presidential nomination in spite of incendiary rhetoric and hostile remarks towards immigrants and Muslims, is scheduled to jet between three rallies in Illinois, Ohio and Florida.

The states are among five that will hold nominating races in next Tuesday’s crucial round of votes, which also includes Missouri and North Carolina.

The key elections are expected to further winnow the Republican field, with Florida Senator Marco Rubio and Ohio Governor John Kasich both facing make-or-break tests in their home states.

— AFP