Donald Trump calls Brussels a 'hell hole' but he has not visited the capital in 20 years

Pictures of Belgian beer and fries have been flooding Twitter in defence of the European capital

The culture, food, sights and sounds will not bring Mr Trump to Brussels (AP)

Beer, fries, cheese, waffles, culture, music, art, museums - Donald Trump is not tempted by Brussels one bit since his last visit 20 years ago.

Over the past six months, the Republican candidate and business tycoon has insulted various races, religions and countries.

His barrage of assault has hit Paris and London, where he said there are areas the police are too “frightened” to go. He also threatened to pull out millions of pounds from Scotland.

Now, he has solicited a wave of anger and baffled amusement from Belgians after their European capital came under attack.

Mr Trump told the Fox News anchor Maria Bartiromo that there is “something going on” with Muslims but failed to reveal details.

“There’s something going on, Maria. Go to Brussels. Go to Paris. Go to different places. There’s something going on, and it’s not good.

Where they want Shariah law, where they want this, where they want…you know, there has to be some assimilation. There is no assimilation.”

Mr Trump said living in Brussels is like living in a “hell hole” now, even though he admitted he has not visited the capital for two decades.

“I was in Brussels a long time ago. 20 years ago. So beautiful, everything is so beautiful. It’s like living in a hell hole right now.”

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The Mayor's office reacted with quiet defiance, as reported by The New York Times.

“We don’t react to Mr Trump’s comments,” the office of Mayor Yvan Mayeur of Brussels said. “Have a nice day.”

The hashtag #hellhole started to trend on Twitter.

David Zylberbert, Diplomatic Adviser of the Minister-President of the Brussels-Capital Region, who stressed he was giving his own opinion, posted a picture of Mr Trump with a giant waffle in his mouth.

“You just messed with the wrong guys,” he said.

“I’ve had Muslims call me up and say thank you because they need dialogue," Mr Trump said in the Fox interview. "I bring people together. Obama has been the great divider.”

Mr Trump has said he will boycott the Republican debate on Thursday night due to a fall-out with Fox News moderator Megyn Kelly. Fox News reponded that Mr Trump would not be allowed to "terrorize" or have his "pick" of journalists that he wants to deal with.