But here is the problem. He is lying that it was not him. There is no need to lie. If people appreciate the unvarnised truth, he needs to take credit and tell them, “So what?”
He said "I don't think that's me...it doesn't sound like me."
And remember, we're talking about this because Trump sent the tape to WaPo in the first place...he's teasing the media the same way he has teased his opponents in the GOP. And they've taken the bait.