Posted on 04/21/2016 7:34:21 AM PDT by BradtotheBone
Transgender people should be able to use whatever bathroom they want, Donald Trump said Thursday.
"Oh, I had a feeling that question was going to come up, I will tell you. North Carolina did something that was very strong. And they're paying a big price. There's a lot of problems," the Republican presidential candidate said during a town hall event on NBC's "Today."
Referring to comments from an unnamed commentator who on Wednesday said North Carolina should "leave it the way it is right now," Trump said he agreed.
"Leave it the way it is. North Carolina, what they're going through with all the business that's leaving, all of the strife -- and this is on both sides. Leave it the way it is," he said, referring to companies that have canceled plans to move or expand businesses in the state as a result of the law, which bans transgender individuals from using a bathroom that does not match their gender at birth.
"There have been very few complaints the way it is. People go. They use the bathroom that they feel is appropriate," Trump said. "There has been so little trouble. And the problem with what happened in North Carolina is the strife and the economic -- I mean, the economic punishment that they're taking."
Matt Lauer then asked whether Trump has any transgender people working for his company.
"I really don't know. I probably do. I really don't know," Trump said, answering that he would allow, say, transgender celebrity Caitlyn Jenner to use whatever bathroom she wanted at Trump Tower.
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Trump says many, many things. Just remember... as with his past monetary and verbal support of democrats and liberal policy positions, his uttering of words is just a means to an end... rationalized here in FR as “transacting good business.”
Yep, but the cruzettes will make hay out of this idiocy, thumping the bible as they go. So pitiful...in the meantime, what was the tunnel they just discovered the other day from mehico to the US?
Focus people - focus! I detest our media and I’ve grown to detest cruz for buying into the game, the one he believes he can beat while playing with the same cards, what a dolt.
“his uttering of words is just a means to an end.”
Like Cruz ?
Whatever. It’s over Trump is our guy. Your choice now is vote to for or against Hillary.
If there is a North American Union, as Ted and Heidi have dedicated their lives to creating, with Canada and Mexico, and no more US Constitution, what do they think social laws about homosexuals or abortion will be?
If the Globalists who control Washington, Europe, the UN, the WTO, etc., win---there WILL BE NO SOVEREIGN UNITED STATES.
Try arguing social conservatism even now in Europe. Or even Canada.
Globalism is an EXISTENTIAL threat. It's Ted's causes like he and Ryan funded unlimited importation of Syrian, Somali, Sudanese and other muslims. Like TPA and TPP which will provide unlimited immigration for China and India and many other countries, work privileges with no visa required.
With a wide open border---we are fighting the last war, or rather Cruz is. The conservative/liberal paradigm is real, it is our values, but it is superceded by a war bigger than anything in history:
GLOBALISM versus AMERICAN PATRIOTISM.
Cruz versus Trump.
If we LOSE to Globalism, to "free" trade, to full amnesty and open borders and trojan horse Muslim takeover of communities---there IS not USA in which to ARGUE over matters of conservatism. We must win the big war first. Decisively. THEN our way will be clear to return conservatism to social issues.
If Trump is the nominee, I will vote against both Trump AND Hillary - probably vote Constitution Party.
Do these people think any bathroom law will prevent perverts from doing what they wish? Doesn’t stop illegal gun owners, shoplifters, murders or any other person who doesn’t obey laws.
NEVER let a child boy or girl go in to a public restroom unaccompanied!
So are you say we should just get rid of all laws because it doesn’t stop people from doing illegal things.
You Branch tRumpidians are tying yourself into such knots that you’ll never be able to untie yourselves. It’s very amusing.
Does name calling make you feel superior? Seems to be your favorite hobby.
No one said eliminate laws, but those who don’t obey them still won’t that is why I have a concealed carry and would never allow a lone female or child in a public restroom unaccompanied. Self responsibility is an answer that works.
True Judy.
Think about the fe-man in the men’s room who can claim whatever.... harassment or assault. Or seduce a minor.
It’s not just mentally ill men who are a risk to others.
For your info, sport, I have made very clear I will vote for the GOP nominee, even if it's the detestable, orange-headed carnival barker.
Please. Trannies have been using the women’s room since the beginning of time.
Great welcome aboard!
Never even gave that a thought. Imagine the hookers that would use a men’s washroom for various marketing schemes, as well as business locations!
As opposed to the mentally weak and vengeful, who would never vote for Cruz were he to attain the nomination.
That’s right dear. They’re just a bunch of big meanies who don’t appreciate your “special” qualities.
Cruzers and sleeper trolls are spamming this SNORE on Trump all over FR too.
This whole thing is stupid. There are more important things to worry about. I grew up in a gay town (Palm Springs) and in the gay culture because I had a gay father. I oppose homosexuality, but at the same time, I grew up with Trannies and them in the bathroom was never an issue it hasn’t been until a couple of months ago. Most went to the mens room, some went to the women’s no one cared. The libs have seen this as a weak spot to make us look like bigots and evil Christians and are driving a wedge.
There are bigger fish to fry. And I was never allowed in the bathroom unaccompanied.
I understand exactly what you’re saying FRiend, and you are absolutely correct about this.
This is nothing but a libtard media drive-by shooting, trying to divert everyone away from the more urgent issues that are before us, issues that will determine if we continue to exist or not.
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