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oberliner

(58,724 posts)
Fri Dec 23, 2016, 06:58 PM Dec 2016

Donald Trump: I meant that Obama founded ISIS, literally

This is from August:

Donald Trump said Thursday that he meant exactly what he said when he called President Barack Obama the "founder of ISIS" and objected when a conservative radio show host tried to clarify the GOP nominee's position.

Trump was asked by host Hugh Hewitt about the comments Trump made Wednesday night in Florida, and Hewitt said he understood Trump to mean "that he (Obama) created the vacuum, he lost the peace."

Trump objected.

"No, I meant he's the founder of ISIS,
" Trump said. "I do. He was the most valuable player. I give him the most valuable player award. I give her, too, by the way, Hillary Clinton."

http://www.cnn.com/2016/08/11/politics/donald-trump-hugh-hewitt-obama-founder-isis/


Important to remember this when you see what Trump says and tweets and how others try to redefine his comments.
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Donald Trump: I meant that Obama founded ISIS, literally (Original Post) oberliner Dec 2016 OP
He's insane. C_U_L8R Dec 2016 #1
Pretty much.... wcmagumba Dec 2016 #2
A much greater likelihood here... True Dough Dec 2016 #3
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