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Donald Trump: Open to Independent Bid if GOP Doesnât Treat Him âFairlyâ
Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump said Sunday he is open to running for president as an independent if he concludes Republicans are not treating him âfairly.â
He made his comments on ABCâs âThis Weekâ when asked about a Wall Street Journal story first published online Friday that reported an effort by Republican establishment figures to unite to knock Mr. Trump out of the race. The group plans a âguerrilla campaignâ backed by secret donors to âdefeat and destroyâ the celebrity businessmanâs candidacy, the Journal reported.
The notion of an independent Trump bid worries some Republicans, who fear he would siphon votes from the GOP nominee and help elect a Democrat.
Asked if he would reconsider his promise not to run as an independent, Mr. Trump didnât give a direct answer.
âWell, weâll see what happens,â he said. âIt will be very interesting. But Iâm leading every poll by a lot. Itâs not even a little bit anymore, itâs a lot.â
Asked again if he was open to an independent run, he repeated, âWell, Iâm going to have to see what happens. I will see what happens. I have to be treated fairly. You know, when I did this, I said I have to be treated fairly. If Iâm treated fairly, Iâm fine. All I want to do is a level playing field.â
Donald Trump: Open to Independent Bid if GOP Doesnât Treat Him âFairlyâ
Donald Trump: Open to Independent Bid if GOP Doesnât Treat Him âFairlyâ
Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump said Sunday he is open to running for president as an independent if he concludes Republicans are not treating him âfairly.â
He made his comments on ABCâs âThis Weekâ when asked about a Wall Street Journal story first published online Friday that reported an effort by Republican establishment figures to unite to knock Mr. Trump out of the race. The group plans a âguerrilla campaignâ backed by secret donors to âdefeat and destroyâ the celebrity businessmanâs candidacy, the Journal reported.
The notion of an independent Trump bid worries some Republicans, who fear he would siphon votes from the GOP nominee and help elect a Democrat.
Asked if he would reconsider his promise not to run as an independent, Mr. Trump didnât give a direct answer.
âWell, weâll see what happens,â he said. âIt will be very interesting. But Iâm leading every poll by a lot. Itâs not even a little bit anymore, itâs a lot.â
Asked again if he was open to an independent run, he repeated, âWell, Iâm going to have to see what happens. I will see what happens. I have to be treated fairly. You know, when I did this, I said I have to be treated fairly. If Iâm treated fairly, Iâm fine. All I want to do is a level playing field.â
Donald Trump: Open to Independent Bid if GOP Doesnât Treat Him âFairlyâ