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Trump: sexual misconduct accusers are 'horrible, horrible liars' – campaign live Trump: sexual misconduct accusers are 'horrible, horrible liars' – campaign live
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Bernie Sanders has set the bar low, and implies that Donald Trump still can’t clear it:
When you run for president there has got to be at least a threshold of decency.
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People Magazine has reiterated its support for a writer who penned a disturbing story in which she accused Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump of forcing her against a wall and “forc[ed] his tongue down my throat,” dismissing Trump’s attacks against the report.
“Donald Trump on Thursday spoke out against claims that he has assaulted women by defiantly attacking his accusers and the media outlets who printed their stories,” People editor in chief Jess Cagle wrote in a piece titled Why We Printed Natasha Stoynoff’s Story of Being Assaulted by Donald Trump.
“At a raucous rally in Florida, the GOP nominee denied all of the allegations, saying: ‘These vicious claims of inappropriate conduct about me with women are totally and absolutely false,’” Cagle continued. “He also attacked media reports of the alleged abuse, including one by People writer Natasha Stoynoff, as ‘lies.’ But People stands by Stoynoff’s story of being assaulted by Trump in 2005 while on assignment for the magazine.”
Earlier today, Cagle issued a statement underscoring her faith in the veracity of Stoynoff’s story, calling her “a remarkable, ethical, honest and patriotic woman.”
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Trump blames sexual assault claims on collusion between Clinton and media
But with allegations to the contrary casting an ever-growing shadow over the campaign, Trump instead sought to dismiss the accusations as a vast establishment conspiracy, orchestrated by his opponent Hillary Clinton “as part of a concerted, coordinated and vicious attack”.
“There is nothing the political establishment will not do, no lie they won’t tell to hold their prestige and power at your expense and that’s what’s happening,” he told a rally in Florida. “The establishment has trillions of dollars at stake in this election.”
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Trump camp: Serbia story a hoaxTrump camp: Serbia story a hoax
The Trump campaign knocks down reports that he opposed the 1990s Nato bombing of Serbian forces, saying Trump never spoke to the Serbian weekly where the remarks were said to appear. A Trump aide says she was not a go-between for Trump:The Trump campaign knocks down reports that he opposed the 1990s Nato bombing of Serbian forces, saying Trump never spoke to the Serbian weekly where the remarks were said to appear. A Trump aide says she was not a go-between for Trump:
“Mr. Trump never gave an interview to the Serbian weekly magazine Nedeljnikas as falsely reported by the discredited Newsweek, nor was such an interview conducted through our Indiana State Director. This was a hoax and we look forward to receiving a formal retraction and apology from all involved.”– Jason Miller, Senior Communications Advisor“Mr. Trump never gave an interview to the Serbian weekly magazine Nedeljnikas as falsely reported by the discredited Newsweek, nor was such an interview conducted through our Indiana State Director. This was a hoax and we look forward to receiving a formal retraction and apology from all involved.”– Jason Miller, Senior Communications Advisor
”Regarding the article about a media interview with a Serbian politician and Mr. Trump via my email, this is completely false. I have never served as a conduit to interview Mr. Trump for anyone.” - Suzie Jaworowski, Indiana State Director”Regarding the article about a media interview with a Serbian politician and Mr. Trump via my email, this is completely false. I have never served as a conduit to interview Mr. Trump for anyone.” - Suzie Jaworowski, Indiana State Director
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Here’s video of Michelle Obama’s powerful rebuke to Donald Trump’s “sexually predatory behavior,” in her phrase:Here’s video of Michelle Obama’s powerful rebuke to Donald Trump’s “sexually predatory behavior,” in her phrase:
.@FLOTUS, I'm in awe. Thanks for putting into words what's in so many of our hearts. -H.@FLOTUS, I'm in awe. Thanks for putting into words what's in so many of our hearts. -H
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Trump Jr on sex assault claims: 'I've never heard anything dumber'Trump Jr on sex assault claims: 'I've never heard anything dumber'
Donald Trump Jr. reacted on a North Carolina radio station to new sex assault claims against his father described in the New York Times and elsewhere, CNN reports:Donald Trump Jr. reacted on a North Carolina radio station to new sex assault claims against his father described in the New York Times and elsewhere, CNN reports:
“Come on guys, it’s so ridiculous, I’ve never heard anything dumber in my life. All of sudden, two, three weeks before election, someone comes out — it’s not like he hasn’t been in the public eye for 30 years,” Trump Jr. said on Charlotte Morning News on WBT radio. “I think it’s probably a typical New York Times smear campaign. ““Come on guys, it’s so ridiculous, I’ve never heard anything dumber in my life. All of sudden, two, three weeks before election, someone comes out — it’s not like he hasn’t been in the public eye for 30 years,” Trump Jr. said on Charlotte Morning News on WBT radio. “I think it’s probably a typical New York Times smear campaign. “
Donald Jr on hot mic tape: "I've had conversations like that with plenty of people. two guys, amongst themselves. makes him a normal person"Donald Jr on hot mic tape: "I've had conversations like that with plenty of people. two guys, amongst themselves. makes him a normal person"
To Michelle Obama's point about how all this is also bad for boys https://t.co/UYSVqZDMRxTo Michelle Obama's point about how all this is also bad for boys https://t.co/UYSVqZDMRx
Why ONLY NOW is Donald Trump Jr. deleting this 5 year old tweet? pic.twitter.com/j9GnR8NEYZWhy ONLY NOW is Donald Trump Jr. deleting this 5 year old tweet? pic.twitter.com/j9GnR8NEYZ
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Bill Clinton has a Bob Dylan sculpture. Or the foundation does, or something.Bill Clinton has a Bob Dylan sculpture. Or the foundation does, or something.
Congrats @bobdylan on a well-deserved Nobel for wise, powerful lyrics that touched minds & hearts. And TY for this amazing orig. sculpture! pic.twitter.com/YdhpIMHiDhCongrats @bobdylan on a well-deserved Nobel for wise, powerful lyrics that touched minds & hearts. And TY for this amazing orig. sculpture! pic.twitter.com/YdhpIMHiDh
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A Canadian colleague has characterized this as “the most Canadian thing ever,” and we can’t say we disagree. In our time of need, it’s a video of Canadians telling USA people they love us:A Canadian colleague has characterized this as “the most Canadian thing ever,” and we can’t say we disagree. In our time of need, it’s a video of Canadians telling USA people they love us:
You’re next, Britain? We’re waiting.You’re next, Britain? We’re waiting.
(h/t @ruths)(h/t @ruths)
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“Take a look, you look at her, look at her words, you tell me what you think. I don’t think so,” Trump said of Natasha Stoynoff, who wrote the “attacked by Trump” story for People.“Take a look, you look at her, look at her words, you tell me what you think. I don’t think so,” Trump said of Natasha Stoynoff, who wrote the “attacked by Trump” story for People.
Trump implies that a woman is not worthy of his unwanted sexual advances because of her looks, minutes after @FLOTUS delivered this: pic.twitter.com/K4wDyUnOm5Trump implies that a woman is not worthy of his unwanted sexual advances because of her looks, minutes after @FLOTUS delivered this: pic.twitter.com/K4wDyUnOm5
"Our Independence Day is at hand, and it arrives finally on November 8th," Trump says, finishing a blistering speech here in FL."Our Independence Day is at hand, and it arrives finally on November 8th," Trump says, finishing a blistering speech here in FL.
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Trump and his family did the Howard Stern show some years ago. Here’s Trump sitting next to daughter Ivanka and copping to being a sexual predator at which everyone laughs:Trump and his family did the Howard Stern show some years ago. Here’s Trump sitting next to daughter Ivanka and copping to being a sexual predator at which everyone laughs:
The full interview is here: https://t.co/IkSyQNg4sJThe full interview is here: https://t.co/IkSyQNg4sJ
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Trump: 'I take all these slings and arrows gladly for you'
Trump:
They knew they would stop at nothing to try to stop me. But I never knew that it would be this vile... Nevertheless, I take all these slings and arrows gladly for you. I take them for our movement.
Trump then elaborates on his conspiracy theory that Bill Clinton planned to meet with attorney general Loretta Lynch on her airplane on an Arizona tarmac.
“He was never there to play golf, folks. Don’t be foolish,” Trump says.
(If Clinton wanted a secret meeting with Lynch, would he have done it in public?)
I believe they talked about her remaining in her position under a crooked Hillary Clinton administration. That’s what I believe. That’s what I believe folks. And I think that’s what most people in this room believe.
Trump said he had a nice life and he could have kept living it “instead of going through this absolute horror show of lies.”
Now I’m being punished for leaving the special club and revealing to you the terrible things that are going on with this country. Because I used to be part of the club, I’m the only one that can fix it.
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Times to Trump: You can't sue us for printing stuff you brag about
Trump has just said he’s preparing a lawsuit against the New York Times for its reporting on women who have accused him of unwanted touching. Trump’s lawyer sent the Times a letter telling them to take the story down.
Here’s a letter from the New York Times’ lawyer replying to Trump’s lawyer.
“We decline to do so,” the letter says. “Nothing in our article has had the slightest effect on the reputation that Mr Trump, through his own words and actions, has already created for himself.”
The letter also says, “It would have been a disservice not just to our readers but to democracy itself to silence their voices.”
David McCraw, NYT lawyer, responds to Trump’s letter. pic.twitter.com/ziPBCIjkvP
(thx @bencjacobs)
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Trump says he’s the victim of “the single biggest pile-on in history”.
The great editors of the past ... ladies and gentlemen, are spinning in their graves.
“I will not allow the Clinton team to turn our campaign into a discussion of their lies,” Trump says, after like a half hour of talking about it.
These attacks are orchestrated by the Clintons and their media allies. The only thing Hillary Clinton has going for herself is the press... what they say is false and slanderous in virtually every respect.
Trump says he has polls showing him in a dead heat with Clinton. Then quotes Rasmussen (he is two points ahead in that poll).
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Trump calls alleged victims 'horrible, horrible liars'
Trump’s now talking about the People magazine writer’s account:
Why wasn’t it part of the story that appeared 12 years ago? Why wasn’t it part of the story ... it would’ve been one of the biggest stories of the year ... Think of it, [she’s doing this story] and she said I made inappropriate advances. And by the way, the area is a public, people ...
Of the author:
Take a look, you look at her, look at her words, you tell me what you think. I don’t think so.
These people are horrible people. They’re horrible, horrible liars.
“Why wasn’t in the piece? Biggest story of the year,” Trump says.
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Trump calls assault claims 'totally and absolutely false'
Trump now says he’s the victim of a concerted, coordinated and vicious attack.
“It’s not coincidence that these attacks come at the exact same moment... as Wikileaks exposes documents” he says.
“These vicious claims about me of inappropriate conduct with women are totally and absolutely false, and the Clintons know it. These claims are all fabricated, they’re pure fiction and they’re outright lies.”
Trump then attacks his alleged victims:
You take a look at these people, you study these people and you’ll understand.
He also calls the claims “preposterous” and “ludicrous.”
He says he has “substantial evidence” that he will reveal in the future to disprove the claims. “Even a simple investigation would have shown that these were nothing more than false smears.”
Trump says he’s preparing a lawsuit against the New York Times.
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Trump says nation will not survive if he loses
This is a struggle for the survival of our nation, believe me, and this will be our last chance to save it.
Trump says the election will reveal whether the country is a democracy or whether the levers of power “are in fact controlled by a small band of global interests rigging the system. This is reality, you know it, I know it...”
Trump sounds distant in this speech. He’s talking about the invisible global network of elites and what they will do if you take them on.
“They will attack you, they will slander you, they will seek to destroy... everything about you including your reputation. They will lie, lie, lie... the Clintons are criminals, remember that. They’re criminals.
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Trump says the global economy will explode unless he’s elected president. Then he makes a newish claim about Clinton, that she operates in secret “in order to enrich these global financial powers.” Trump says he read it in Wikileaks.
Lock her up! chants the crowd.
“Honestly, she should be locked up,” Trump says.
Each day he seems to go farther into Infowars territory.
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What did you think of Michelle Obama’s speech? Watch it here:
If you missed FLOTUS speech just now, you can watch replay here.https://t.co/JSJwvLLHgA
Best speech of FLOTUS’s career, equal to her 2016 convention speech.
Truly honored Michelle Obama is our First Lady. Now listen to her & get involved. https://t.co/Lr7sJEQ2lG
.@FLOTUS: Trump's comments about women have "shaken me to my core in a way that I couldn't have predicted." https://t.co/ir3KrSplho
.@FLOTUS on Trump: "This is not normal. This is not politics as usual. This is disgraceful. It is intolerable." https://t.co/NiL6b68w2T
Michelle Obama: If Trump is elected "We're telling our sons it's ok to humiliate women." https://t.co/8YTDI3Gswr https://t.co/23YSJOmk2f
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Here now is Trump. This will be... different.
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The first lady is winding toward her finish. A very powerful advancement of the message that Trump treats women despicably, is hurting people and the country by doing so and must not be elected:
BREAKING: First Lady on Trump: This was a powerful individual speaking openly about "sexually predatory behavior." https://t.co/UHJcVKRNiY