Romenesko Misc.
A Romenesko reader notes that the Associated Press story on Donald Trump‘s Las Vegas speech reports the real estate mogul “unleashed a tirade of profanity,” but doesn’t give any examples. The AP describes Trump’s profanities as “curse-bombs” while Reuters says he used the “F word.” [Update: A new version of the AP story uses “F-word” in the lead.) “Fortunately Reuters filled in the blanks this morning,” writes the reader, who sent both services’ dispatches for comparison.
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Donald Trump calls leaders ‘stupid’ in Vegas stop
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CRISTINA SILVA
AP
LAS VEGAS
Real estate developer Donald Trump unleashed a tirade of profanity in a speech at a boisterous Las Vegas casino as he assured a crowd of adoring supporters Thursday night that he is seriously weighing a presidential run and will make a decision soon.
During a 30-minute stump speech focused mostly on foreign affairs, Trump sprinkled in a number of insults directed toward the nation’s leaders.
“Our leaders are stupid, they are stupid people,” he said. “It’s just very, very sad.”
The setting was fitting for the casino mogul whose moniker is draped across the gold-tinged Trump International Hotel & Tower just off the Las Vegas Strip. An open bar greeted more than 1,000 people, waiters passed hors d’oeuvres and a Trump impersonator entertained the crowd.
At one point, a woman in the lavish reception at the Treasure Island casino on the Las Vegas Strip yelled out that Trump should run for president.
“I think I am going to make you very happy,” the developer said.
But he later said: “There is a really good chance that I won’t win because of one of these blood-sucking politicians.”
Trump blasted President Barack Obama’s handling of Libya, Iraq, China and Afghanistan, and in one of his many curse-bombs, he lamented the nation’s focus on building schools in war-torn Afghanistan, while neglecting education in the United States.
He said he wouldn’t help struggling nations such as South Korea or Libya without payment and promised to use swear words while negotiating with China. ……
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Trump calls U.S. leaders “stupid”
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Trump calls U.S. leaders “stupid”
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Reuters
WASHINGTON
New York businessman and possible Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump called U.S. political leadership “stupid” and used the “F” word several times in remarks in Las Vegas on Thursday.
According to videos of the remarks, Trump’s speech at the Treasure Island Hotel and Casino targeted the U.S. relationship with China, OPEC countries, and Saudi Arabia, while lauding his own accomplishments.
“When people are screwing you, you don’t give them state dinners,” Trump said of China. “We have weak, pathetic leadership. We have incompetent leadership.”
“Our leaders are stupid,” Trump said. “They are stupid people. Its very, very sad.”
Trump has not officially declared his candidacy although he has made appearances in New Hampshire, the first primary state, and is putting together what appears to be a campaign team.
A Treasure Island Hotel and Casino Spokeswoman said that at least 1,000 people attended the event in a ballroom provided by Trump’s friend, business partner and owner of the resort Phil Ruffin.
Trump used the “F” word several times during the speech and made at least one bawdy joke about male testicles. He also said that he would put tariffs on Chinese imports. “Listen mother——, we’re going to tax you 25 percent,” he said.
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