Dana’s continuation in the Presidential race remains unclear this morning after a bizarre announcement by the Presidential candidate last night.
Towards the end of the live TV debate she read from a prepared statement, claiming "vile and false" allegations were being made against a member of her family, and attempts were being made to implicate her and destroy her good character.
Despite being pressed, Dana refused to go into further detail on her statement.
It’s understood she was referring to a possible story that some newspapers are aware of, but have for now at least decided not to publish for legal reasons.
When asked if she would consider withdrawing from the race, Dana said she did not to give in to malicious intent, but expressed an intention to pull out if more allegations were made.
She left through a side-door, avoiding the waiting media, meaning the other candidates faced the press without her.