“But all of this has gone out”.
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The businessman further took direct aim at certain reporters whom he accused of misrepresenting the facts, calling ABC News’ Tom Llamas “a sleaze”.
“I think the liberal media, and I have been dealing with you a long time, need to get your head out of your butt, focus on the real issues”, he said.
“But what I don’t want is when I raise millions of dollars, have people say like this sleazy guy right over here from ABC, he’s a sleaze in my book”, Trump began.
Trump criticized the press for questioning whether he actually donated the money, saying he’s never received such bad publicity for doing a good thing.
On Tuesday, live across the cable news networks, Baldasaro had a message for the press, both those assembled and beyond, seemingly echoing the candidate’s own.
News confirmed with 27 of the charities that they received a combined $3.82 million from either the Trump Foundation or entities working on Trump’s behalf. The largest contribution Trump listed was $1.1 million to the Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation.
“We received a $75 000 gift early last week from the Trump Foundation, it was not restricted or earmarked in any way”, said Katherine Fritz, director of development at America’s Vetdogs. She said the group had “an inkling” that more might come but the amount was a happy surprise.
At issue is what the New York Times interprets as Trump’s attempt to “ridicule the appearance” of journalist Serge Kovaleski.
On Sunday, Trump participated in the traditional gathering of bikers in Washington to pay tribute to veterans and US war dead over Memorial Day weekend.
Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski initially told The Washington Post they raised about $4.5 million.
“Bill Kristol is a loser”, Trump said.
Trump had claimed during the fundraiser that he’d raised $6 million through a combination of pledges from wealthy friends, the public and $1 million from himself after a splashy telethon-style fundraiser he held in Iowa in January in place of the Fox debate.
The campaign for months, though, would not disclose which charities got the money, amid speculation that the fundraising haul was not as large as he claimed. He called the judge overseeing a lawsuit over Trump University “very unfair” and pushed back when asked about his criticism last week of fellow Republican Susana Martinez of New Mexico, a move seen as an unwise slight to the Latina governor.
Trump continued his attacks on Bill Kristol, saying the Weekly Standard editor’s recent claim that there would be a viable third party candidate made Kristol “look like a fool”.
The check presentations trickled off after several days.
An official North Korean state media outlet on Tuesday endorsed Donald Trump for US president, calling the presumptive Republican nominee a “wise politician” who will take a hands off approach to North-South Korean relations.
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“Mr. Trump’s team worked very hard to complete this lengthy process prior to Memorial Day Weekend”, she said.
