Media using pipe bomb scare to score political points: Trump

US President Donald Trump on Friday called for ending the "politics of personal destruction" as he accused the media of using "sinister actions of one individual" to score political points against him and his party.

Trump's comments at an election rally in North Carolina came hours after police apprehended a 56-year-old man from Florida on charges of sending package bombs to at least 10 present and former high-level government officials including former president Barack Obama, former vice president Joe Biden and former secretary of state Hillary Clinton.

Trump asserted that he "will do everything" to stop political violance and said media has a major role to play in unifying the nation.

"Political violence must never, ever be allowed in America, and I will do everything in my power to stop it. In recent days, we've had a broader conversation about the tone and civility of our national dialogue. Everyone will benefit if we can end the politics of personal destruction, Trump said amidst applause from his supporters.

"We must unify as a nation in peace, love, and in harmony. The media has a major role to play. Whether they want to or not," he said as his supporters booed the media.

The large gathering of Trump's supporters were chanting, CNN sucks! CNN sucks!"