Donald Trump faces fallout over proposed Muslim ban

Donald Trump's supporters may stand behind him after hisproposed Muslim immigrant ban, but there's evidence theRepublicanpresidential frontrunner's latest controversial remarks have damaged hispolitical and business career.

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It's not yet clear whetherTrump's remarks will hurt himin the polls, but he has a history of maintainingpopularity amid controversy, stayingat the head of the pack after making disparaging remarks about women and Mexicans.

What's more, a recent Associated Press-Gfk pollsuggests many Americans share his fears about immigration, with54 per centsaying theU.S. takes in too many people from the Middle East.

Still, Trump's comments have drawn rebuke from both ends of the political spectrum and around the world frombusiness and political leaders, many of whom hemight someday need on his side.

Here are five ways Trump is facing fallout over his inflammatory comments.

1. He could get banned from U.K.

The man who wants to be the president of the United Statesfaces a potential ban from one of hiscountry's oldest and most powerful allies.

While defending his proposal to ban Muslim immigration to the U.S. on Tuesday, Trump invoked London as an example of the consequences of Islamic extremism, saying:"We have places in London and other places that are so radicalized that the police are afraid for their own lives."

The comments drew repudiation from London's mayor and police chief, as well as British Prime Minister David Cameron.Anonline signature calling for Trump to be banned from entering the U.K.surpassed 10,000 signatures in less than 24 hours, which means the U.K. Parliament has to debate the issue.

Tory MP Sarah Wollaston has said there will"certainly be a discussion" about banning the business mogul on the same groundsused to bar a number ofIslamic extremists as well asanti-Muslim bloggersPamela Geller and Robert Spencer, the Express newspaper reports.

Leading U.K. think-tankBritish Future has issued a statement urging the country to consider the ban.

2. He's alienating American allies

The British aren't the only ones expressing scorn for Trump's proposals. Hiscomments have drawn the ire of many leaders of nations and internationalinstitutionsthat work closely with the United States.

"Canadians soundly rejected the politics of fear and division," Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said.

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British Prime Minister David Cameron, breaking the custom of British leaders not commenting on U.S. presidential contenders, slammed Trump's planas "divisive, unhelpful and quite simply wrong."

A UNspokesman said SecretaryGeneral Ban Ki-moon denounced "any kind of rhetoric that relies on Islamophobia, xenophobia, any other appeal to hate any groups."

In France, where co-ordinated attacksby Islamic extremists killed 130 people last month, Prime Minister Manuel Valls tweeted:"Trump, like others, stokes hatred and conflations. Our onlyenemy is radical Islamism."

3. He's run afoul of Pentagon

Trump also runs the risk of entering the Oval Office without thesupport of the country's top defenceofficials.His proposed Muslim immigrant ban drew a sharp rebuke from the Pentagon on Tuesday, with presssecretary Peter Cook suggesting the policy would jeopardize national security.

"Anything that bolsters ISIL'snarrative and pits the United States against the Muslim faith is certainly not only contrary to our values but contrary to our national security," Cook said, using an acronym for the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria.

Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson alsosaid Trump's proposal could thwart U.S. efforts to connect with the Muslim community.

4. He's plunging his party into chaos

If Trump secures the presidency, he may face opposition not just from Democrats but from his own party, too.

An internal report by Republican strategistsafterMittRomney'sloss toBarackObamain 2012concluded that in order to stay relevant, the partymust appeal toblack, Hispanic, andAsian American voters.

Most of Trump's Republican presidential rivals have condemned hisstatements.

SenatorLindsey Graham, a leadership rival, said Trump's rhetoric couldinflametensions in the Middle East.

"He's putting our soldiers and diplomats at risk;he's empowering the enemy," Graham told CNN.

Other established Republicans includingHouse SpeakerPaul Ryan,Republican National Committee chairmanReince Priebusand former U.S. vice-president Dick Cheney have also spoken out against Trump.

5. He's losing business deals

Trump prides himself on his business acumen, but his recent comments have soured some of financial relationships and put his overall brand in jeopardy.

Landmark Group, one of the Middle East's largest retail firms, told the Independent newspaper it is cutting ties with Trump.

"We have suspended sale of all products from the Trump Home decor range," Lifestyle chief executive Sachin Mundhwa said in an email to the British newspaper.

City councillors and plannersin Vancouver and Toronto are pushing to change the names of their respective Trump Tower hotel-condominums.

Toronto Coun. Josh Matlowtweeted:"Toronto is a diverse andrespectful city. Donald Trump is a fascist."