Posted on 11/12/2015 3:10:50 PM PST by SeekAndFind
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump told Business Insider on Thursday that he is demanding a formal apology from The Wall Street Journal for an editorial that panned his free-trade policies.
"In other words, they said, 'Donald Trump made a mistake in his speech.' And I didn't. It was said perfectly," the real-estate mogul said during an interview at his Trump Tower office.
"And when you read my transcript — that's the transcript of my speech," he said, handing out a typed copy of his debate remarks, "it's perfect. So now we've demanded an apology from The Wall Street Journal."
The editorial in question pointed to Trump's strong opposition to the Trans-Pacific Partnership during this week's Fox Business Network debate, which was cosponsored by The Journal.
"Mr. Trump called it a 'terrible deal,' though it wasn't obvious that he has any idea what's in it," the editorial board opined.
The board continued:
"His one specific criticism was its failure to deal with Chinese currency manipulation. But it took Rand Paul to point out that China isn't part of the deal and would be happy if the agreement collapsed so the US would have less economic influence in Asia."
This was a reference to a debate exchange in which Trump repeatedly blasted the Pacific Rim trade deal for not addressing Chinese currency manipulation. US Sen. Rand Paul (R-Kentucky), a presidential-candidate rival, memorably shot back that China is not part of the agreement.
But Trump insists that he knew what he was talking about. He pointed to his frequently stated argument that China would enter the trade pact through some kind of "back door," something he said during the debate before he blasted the country's currency-manipulation policies.
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Not to mention squirrel brain Rand Paul!
Do we rally want a president who will so easily stoop to the level of calling others dummies?
How unpresidential.
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Oh, wait, what do you mean we aren’t doing that one anymore?
OK.
Never mind.
No one knows what’s in TPP. It’s another behemoth like all the other Obama sponsored and endorsed shiite. It is full of surprises too—like immigration.
{”WSJ has hit pieces on Trump EVERY SINGLE DAY”}
WSJ is totally in the pocket of the GOPe.
When McConnell wanted a hit piece on Cruz, he went directly to the WSJ. They hit him and hard. He asked for an interview to present his case and they would not give his side (did interview him).
Immigration is a existential issue. To understand simply take a quick glance at Europe, and watch the movie Sicario. Western Civilization must have rule of law. . MUST HAVE RULE OF LAW or freedom and justice WILL slide into the abyss.
RE: Do we rally want a president who will so easily stoop to the level of calling others dummies?
Heck, Trump was tame compared to the other Presidents.
Harry Truman threatened to punch music critic Paul Hume in the face for a very sarcastic review of his daughter, Margaret’s singing.
Here’s the letter:
http://www.rjgeib.com/heroes/truman/truman-daughter.html
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Mr Hume:
I’ve just read your lousy review of Margaret’s concert. I’ve come to the conclusion that you are an “eight ulcer man on four ulcer pay.”
It seems to me that you are a frustrated old man who wishes he could have been successful. When you write such poppy-cock as was in the back section of the paper you work for it shows conclusively that you’re off the beam and at least four of your ulcers are at work.
Some day I hope to meet you. When that happens you’ll need a new nose, a lot of beefsteak for black eyes, and perhaps a supporter below!
Pegler, a gutter snipe, is a gentleman alongside you. I hope you’ll accept that statement as a worse insult than a reflection on your ancestry.
H.S.T.
___________________________
In the old days, they used to challenge people to duels ( Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton’s life was cut short in a duel with Vice President Aaron Burr ).
Again, Kerry invited China into TPP and China has formally expressed interest through their diplomats.
It’s pretty clear.
“Do we rally want a president who will so easily stoop to the level of calling others dummies?”
No we want a president that is condescending to those he represents by laughing about them being bitter and clinging to guns and religion.
“Do we rally want a president who will so easily stoop to the level of calling others dummies?”
Oh Hell Yeah!
yes! Go Trump!
Trump as President. Change I can believe in.
Lol, the dummies at WSJ should’ve been following the debate on FR. I was so mad, I forgot the period after mad.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/3358587/posts?page=1480#1480
WSJ has a hit piece or two every day on Trump. Thursday, Karl Rove was paid to write a long hit piece. It was nothing but lies.
Very well stated!
They, like the other organs of Propaganda, have taken to printing outright lies.
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