Posted on 08/15/2015 11:49:58 AM PDT by jimbo123
Billionaire businessman Donald Trump offered kids helicopter rides in a show of wealth as he bragged Saturday that he is willing to spend $1 billion on his presidential campaign.
"I'm turning down so much money," Trump said at a press conference kicking off his weekend trip to Iowa to visit the State Fair, with his black helicopter emblazoned with "Trump" and children standing in the background.
Trump touted turning down a $5 million donation offer this week before saying he would spend $1 billion on his 2016 Republican presidential bid "if I had to."
"Nobody else would do the job that I will do," Trump said, mentioning jobs, the military, care for veterans and the "catastrophe" of ObamaCare, which he said he would get rid of.
Trump whirled into the Iowa State Fair this weekend on his private helicopter, descending on a scene scouted out by many other presidential candidates from both parties.
Trump flew to Iowa on Saturday morning on his 757 after a rally in New Hampshire the previous night, before taking his helicopter from the airport toward the fair.
Trump said his campaign planned to put out position papers in the next few weeks, including one on taxes. The first, on immigration, is expected to come Sunday on NBC's "Meet the Press."
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I have to respect a guy who wants the presidency enough to put in a billion dollars of his own money.
If he was to win the presidency he’d tell the Marines to give Chopper One to his veep. He wouldn’t lower himself to ride in such a cheap contraption. /s
Trump, unlike Romney is embracing his wealth unashamedly and it is a brilliant move. He has made it plain he will NOT be put on the defensive about what this great country has allowed him to become.
What Trump is doing is dangerous to himself. He’s running for his life now. Even if he wanted to, he can’t just turn around and go home and act like this never happened. He’s made way to many big enemies. BIG enemies.
A reportette asked him if would talk to reporters. He sais, “I’m talking to you right now.”
wow, this guy knows how to force the media to work for him.
for that alone he deserves some respect.
There are two “Chopper 1”s. Always have two so one is a decoy.
I believe I saw only one bodyguard - doesn’t seem like enough.
Does the reporterette read newspapers? He talks to reporters every day.
There is ONE Chopper 1 at a time. Trump would rather ride in his own and since it would be “Chopper 1” that would make 3.
Everyone should go to the Iowa State Fair, at least once. If you go once, you'll want to go again. It's huge and lots of fun. While there, check out Brafford's Lemonade and Hot Dog stands, there since 1948. Best lemonade you ever had. Lots of musical acts in front of many of the concession stands. Mike and Eve Brafford are known for their vintage dancing routines there (1920s - 1940s).
Oh my God he is indocrinating our youth! Telling them “America can be Great!?!”
Is every kid in Iowa a blond?
Wait and see.
Oh my God he is indoctrinating our youth! Telling them “America can be Great!?!”
I am so stealing this line! Just terrific!
At first glance I detect one big difference between Romney and Trump and that is that Trump seems to enjoy making and spending his money.
Romney comes across like a guy that will have sex with his wife with his socks on, curtains drawn shut, lights out and covered by sheets......
[What Trump is doing is dangerous to himself.]
Father God,
We ask for Your protection to be on Donald Trump. May Your angels surround them at all times.
May strong Christian men give him wise counsel. Open His eyes to truth that he may know Jesus Christ in a personal way.
In Jesus name we pray. Amen
“am so stealing this line! Just terrific!”
Only if you join my newly formed group:
Crumpets for Trumpettes.
Trump, despite his shortcomings, is bringing some real hope to America, and putting a smile on the faces of a nation that has been beaten down by the iron fist of this administration. Good on him!
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