Except this in this case, he actually said it. "In an interview with FOX News on Thursday morning, Trump did not dispute the quote but said that he made the comment in a "jocular manner" and that he was referring to Fiorina's "persona."
OK, move along, nothing to see here. Thread should be terminated. On to the next FR feeding frenzy.
In any event, Trump can do no wrong. So get over it.