Trump Responds To Praise From White Supremacists: 'Everyone Likes Me'
Real estate mogul Donald Trump responded to reports that his message is resonating with white supremacists during a Wednesday night interview on Bloomberg's "With All Due Respect," saying, "Everyone likes me."
Longtime white nationalist David Duke praised Trump, specifically the former reality television star's immigration plan, on his radio show last week.
"So whatever his motivation, I don’t give a damn," Duke said. "I really like the fact that he’s speaking out on this greatest immediate threat to the American people.”
Despite Duke's high praises, Trump said he had no idea who the former Ku Klux Klan leader was.
"I don't need his endorsement. I certainly wouldn't want his endorsement. I don't need anyone's endorsement," Trump told Bloomberg.
Reporter John Heilemann asked if Trump "repudiated" the endorsement.
"Sure," Trump replied, "if that would make you feel better. I would certainly repudiate. I don't know anything about him."
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