They quoted Trump, it's not opinion, i'ts a listing of quotes.
On the border wall:
“Jeb Bush just talked about my border proposal to build a "fence." It's not a fence, Jeb, it's a WALL, and there's a BIG difference!” (
Twitter, August 25, 2015)
“There could be some fencing.” (
60 Minutes, November 13, 2016)
On the Electoral College:
“The electoral college is a disaster for democracy.” (
Twitter, November 06, 2012)
“The Electoral College is actually genius in that it brings all states, including the smaller ones, into play. Campaigning is much different!” (
Twitter, November 15, 2016)
“I'd rather do the popular vote.” Says he was "never a fan of the electoral college." (
New York Times, November 22, 2016)
On the Trump University lawsuit:
“Trump University has a 98% approval rating. I could have settled but won't out of principle!” (
Twitter, February 29, 2016)
“I don't settle cases…I won’t settle because it’s an easy case to win in court.” (
Morning Joe, March 3, 2016)
“I settled the Trump University lawsuit for a small fraction of the potential award because as President I have to focus on our country” (
Twitter, November 19, 2016)
On torture:
“Torture works. OK, folks? You know, I have these guys—‘Torture doesn’t work!’—believe me, it works. And waterboarding is your minor form. Some people say it’s not actually torture. Let’s assume it is. But they asked me the question: What do you think of waterboarding? Absolutely fine. But we should go much stronger than waterboarding.” (
South Carolina, February 17, 2016)
“[Mattis] said, ‘I’ve never found it to be useful…Give me a pack of cigarettes and a couple of beers and I’ll do better.’…I was very impressed by that answer… [Torture is] not going to make the kind of a difference that a lot of people are thinking.’’ (
New York Times, November 22, 2016)