BREAKING: Trump’s Video Statement on 2005 Audio: ‘I’ve Said and Done Things I Regret’
Trump on Hot Mic Had Talked About Groping, Kissing and Trying to Have Sex With WomenÂ
Donald Trump has just released a video statement in the wake of a damning 2005 video that shows him describing his own actions of sexual assault, along with lewd and misogynistic comments about women.Â
“I pledge to be a better man tomorrow,” Trump says. “I’ve said some foolish things.â€
“Anyone who knows me knows these words don’t reflect who I am. I said it, I was wrong, and I apologize.”
He also takes a swipe at Bill Clinton: “Bill Clinton has actually abused women and Hillary has bullied, attacked, shamed … his victims.”
Here is my statement. pic.twitter.com/WAZiGoQqMQ
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 8, 2016
The video ends with Trump saying he will be at Sunday’s debate.
Trump’s statement: He apologizes, and then attacks Clintons: “Bill Clinton has actually abused women…” pic.twitter.com/yWN57f6Rof
— Sopan Deb (@SopanDeb) October 8, 2016
In the video Trump apologizes for his words but not specifically for his actions.
Trump told his top supporter at Fox News, Sean Hannity, that he would be releasing the video late Friday night.
Some excerpts from The Washington Post video:
“I moved on her like a bitch, but I couldn’t get there. And she was married,†Trump said. “Then all of a sudden I see her, she’s now got the big phony tits and everything. She’s totally changed her look.â€
“I’ve gotta use some tic tacs, just in case I start kissing her,†Trump continued.“You know I’m automatically attracted to beautiful — I just start kissing them. It’s like a magnet. Just kiss. I don’t even wait.â€
“Grab them by the p—y,†Trump also said. “You can do anything.â€
“And when you’re a star they let you do it,†Trump bragged. “You can do anything.â€
NEW Sources tell me @realDonaldTrump has recorded an on camera video so he can be “sole messenger” to further apologize for lewd comments
— Kelly O’Donnell (@KellyO) October 8, 2016
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WATCH: Trump Caught on Hot Mic Talking About Kissing, Groping, Trying to Have Sex With Women
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