The Republican also renewed his praise for Putin and his disdain for President Barack Obama, saying that the Russian enjoyed an 82 percent approval rating.
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Speaking to reporters after a NY security forum featuring separate appearances by the two candidates, Clinton also criticized the businessman for saying U.S. generals had been “reduced to rubble” by the policies of U.S. President Barack Obama.
“The hashtag “#LaueringTheBar” was trending on Twitter Wednesday night.
In that interview, Trump said: “I think the Iraqi situation is a problem”.
Clinton, a former secretary of state, said his comments on the briefing were “totally inappropriate and undisciplined”.
Clinton said of her emails: “Classified material has a header which says ‘top-secret, secret, confidential.’ Nothing, and I will repeat this and this is verified in the report by the Department of Justice, none of the emails sent or received by me had such a header”.
Yet the Republican nominee’s operation on Thursday indicated no discomfort with the mounting criticism, with Trump running mate Mike Pence echoing the distinction made between Putin and Obama.
Graham said that while he agreed that Obama had failed to stand up to Putin, Trump’s comment crossed the line and “unnerves me to my core”.
Clinton has pointed to Trump’s performance at Wednesday night’s forum, which focused on military issues, as evidence that a Trump presidency would put the country at risk. “Get out and vote!” she said. “She tried to make up for her terrible performance last night”. Those leads have diminished over the last month. If they cheat, Secretary Clinton, will you have any course of action other than a military course of action?
Clinton, clinging to just over a one point lead over Trump in North Carolina, is looking to become only the second Democrat to win the battleground state since President Jimmy Carter, back in 1976.
WATCH: Hillary Clinton lashed out at Donald Trump for remarks he made Wednesday night about his plan to sack high-ranking US military generals if elected president. Trump’s supporters are especially enthusiastic: 75% say they’re more interested in this year’s face-offs than in previous years, compared with 58% of Clinton’s supporters.
The reference to voting rights was one of several appeals Clinton made to black voters, who polls show overwhelmingly support her over Republican candidate Donald Trump.
He said in his Cleveland remarks that the withdrawal of USA troops from Iraq had left a power void filled by Islamic State militants.
Asked whether he’d be comfortable with Trump as president, Ryan demurred, “I’ll leave it at that”. “That’s not only risky, it should be disqualifying”.
Johnson and Stein apparently are hurting Clinton more; she trails Trump by only a single point in a one-on-one matchup.
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“They’re all trying to make him look more presidential”. In March 2015, when news of the server first broke, 52% said it was not indicative of her character. That lead remains in a four-way race with Clinton at 44% support, Trump at 39%.
