He added that he believes Trump is not going to be the Republican nominee for the 2016 presidential election.
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Although the poll was conducted largely before Trump’s statement Monday proposing a temporary ban on Muslims from entering the United States, the poll shows a firm support for the billionaire candidate with 51 per cent of his backers saying their minds are made up about him, compared to just a quarter of voters who support another candidate. “But if you don’t allow the conversation to go beyond that then his supporters aren’t going to turn a critical eye on Trump”.
Overall, 24 percent of voters expressed concern and 40 percent fear about what Trump would do if elected president, whereas 23 percent said they are concerned and 34 percent scared about the possibility of a Clinton presidency. Perhaps most dramatically, 48 percent of the young people declared the American Dream “dead”, with 49 percent calling it “alive”.
Trump responded, “Well, it just shows you, I mean, I assume he was kidding, but as you know, the three of you know, it’s my hair, OK”.
Trump, who has maintained a wide lead in most early polling, also sparked criticism among many American Jews last week after speaking to a gathering of Jewish donors.
Marc Zell, the co-chairman of Republicans Overseas Israel, said that there had been no pressure from the organization, which represents Republican expatriates living in Israel, for Trump not to come. And you know, I get kidded about that all the time and it’s fine, it doesn’t matter.
Twitter users in turn were quick to remind Trump about some of the most famous athletes in USA history, including Ali and Abdul-Jabbar, and they even posted photos of the presidential candidate posing with Ali.
But a visit by the outspoken Trump had put the Israeli leader in a bind.
Trump commands the support of 35 percent of Republican primary voters, leading his closest competitors, Sen.
“Privately, I’m guessing Netanyahu is rather enjoying the global row over Trump’s call to prevent Muslims entering the United States until lawmakers can “figure out what is going on” with radical Islam”, wrote commentator David Horovitz in the Times of Israel website.
Netanyahu’s remarks late Wednesday appear to have played a key role in Trump’s decision. On Wednesday, the Israeli prime minister said that he rejected Trump’s comments about Muslims and that Israel “respects all religions and diligently guards the rights of its citizens”. “This is the Americans’ problem, they will choose who they vote for and not us”.
Trump’s presence in Israel would also have presented Netanyahu with particular challenges.
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In her column, Katie has agreed with him, and said that “in part we ARE a radicalised nation and it does nobody any favours to deny the obvious”.
