'I wish he'd shut up': Trump Tower Chicago residents fear they will be targeted in a terror attack if The Donald continues attacking Muslims

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Trump Tower residents have expressed fears of a terrorist attack on their homes after the controversial real estate mogul's comments about Muslims.

The Republican frontrunner sparked international uproar with his calls for all Muslims to be banned from the United States.

As Trump continues to pedal Islamophobic rhetoric, tenants and apartment owners in his exclusive river-side block - where condos are typically worth more than $1million - fear they could become a target by extremists.  

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As Donald Trump (right) pedals Islamophobic rhetoric, residents in his exclusive riverside block in Chicago (left) - where condos are typically worth more than $1million - fear they could become a target

'I'm worried about a terrorist attack against the building. I wish he'd shut up,' an employment lawyer who owns an apartment in Trump International Hotel & Towers told the Chicago Tribune.

The woman, who asked to remain anonymous, added that she is ashamed to admit to anybody that she lives in a place emblazoned with the name of the controversial political wannabe. 

Trump owns the hotel but not the tower's condos. 

'I tell people I rent from a doctor,' she said. 

The woman's neighbor, 44-year-old attorney Peter Young, echoed her sentiments in an interview with the Tribune. 

'It's been a little embarrassing. I just say I live on the river,' Young said.

Another man, who refused to give his name, told the newspaper: 'You know what people here say? They say, "I live at 401 North Wabash."' 

Trump has defended his proposal to ban all Muslims from the U.S. - slamming opponents as foolish, and mocking Time magazine for naming Angela Merkel their Person Of The Year even though he had a large support base.

He branded people who oppose his plans to ban Muslim immigration 'foolish' and insisted he is not a bigot, amid nationwide and global condemnation. 

He defended his plan in a series of interviews and tweets on Tuesday, including one with ABC News' Barbara Walters, in which he said he is not bigot and is 'doing the right thing' - as his poll numbers remain strong.

'Wow, what a day. So many foolish people that refuse to acknowledge the tremendous danger and uncertainty of certain people coming into U.S.' he said yesterday evening.

Scholars say banning Muslims from entering the United States is unconstitutional. And even if it weren't illegal, practical considerations would make it impossible to enforce.

Donald Trump floated the idea of a third-party bid this morning - but insisted he doesn't 'want to do that'

'I'm leading every single poll...so obviously, I'm very happy where I am,' he told Michael Strahan (right) today as he responded to a question from the Live with Michael and Kelly host about running as an independent

On the defense: Trump said in an interview with Barbara Walters (right) on Tuesday he is not a bigot and does not regret his proposed ban on Muslims that even fellow Republicans don't agree with

Picking fights: he also took time to call his critics 'foolish' on Twitter

Trump noted today that his proposition would not apply to people already living in the country - therefore the U.S. Constitution does not apply to them.

And he said: 'This has nothing to with religion. It's about safety.'

Sitting down with Walters in New York on Tuesday, he was first asked if he had any regrets about the Muslim ban.

He quickly replied: 'Not at all. We have to do the right thing.'

He went on to say he has 'tremendous relationships' with many Muslims who 'completely agree' with him on this issue and his planned ban.

Trump used the interview to attack those running against him as well who have all come out against his plan.

'I'm the worst thing that ever happened to ISIS. The people in my party fully understand that - they're running against me. For the most part, they have no poll numbers. I'm leading by a lot. They get it. They're trying to get publicity for themselves,' said Trump. 

Taunt: A hint at an independent run made by Donald Trump on Twitter highlighted chaos inside the Republican camp after his decision to call for a ban on Muslims entering the US

White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest (pictured) said of Trump: 'What he said is disqualifying. And any Republican who's too fearful of the Republican base to admit it has no business serving as president either'

Yesterday the US presidential contender caused worldwide consternation, including in Britain, after a string of incendiary remarks about Muslims, and said: 'We have places in London and other places that are so radicalized that police are afraid for their own lives.'

Subsequently, more than 250,000 people - seven people every second - signed a petition demanding Mr Trump is banned from Britain for being a 'hate preacher'. The number continues to climb.

Donald Trump floated the idea of a third-party bid this morning - but insisted he doesn't 'want to do that'.

'I'm leading every single poll... so obviously, I'm very happy where I am,' he told Michael Strahan today as he responded to a question from the Live with Michael and Kelly host about running as an independent.

The people of the Republican Party have been 'phenomenal', Trump said. 'The party, I'll let you know about that. And if I don't get treated fairly, I would certainly consider that.'

Trump touted a USA Today poll that found 68 percent of his supporters would stick with him if he parted ways with the party, before he again said: 'I don't want to do that.'

All of the GOP's candidates for president signed a loyalty pledge, promising to endorse the party's eventual nominee.

Trump announced his signing at a showy press conference in September in the lobby of his New York City headquarters after meeting with the party head Reince Preibus.