Trump says he'll release policy specifics soon

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Trump says he'll release policy specifics soon
By DAVID EGGERT and JILL COLVIN

BIRCH RUN, Mich. (AP) — Donald Trump says his campaign is prepared to lay out specific policy plans. He's just not ready yet.

And in the meantime, he's selling his strong personality and criticizing his rivals, particularly Jeb Bush for a lack of vigor.

"There's no energy there, no energy. We need energy. We need tone," Trump said of Bush during a 50-minute speech to more than 2,000 people at a Republican fundraising dinner in Michigan, his first public appearance since the first GOP primary debate. "We have heads being chopped off because there are Christians in the Middle East. ... The world is cracking up and they're worried about my tone."

It was Trump's first appearance as a presidential candidate in Michigan, where he decried China's decision to devalue its currency and Ford Motor Co.'s planned $2.5 billion investment in Mexico. He told reporters in Birch Run, north of Flint, that he would announce policy specifics over the next two weeks, but cautioned: "You really have to be flexible on jobs and everything else."

Trump, the real estate developer and former reality TV star who has been dominating the race this summer, said currency devaluation "means suck the blood out of the United States" and vowed that if he were president, a Ford plant planned in Mexico would be built in the United States, preferably Michigan.

Trump also poked fun at fellow Republican candidate Rand Paul's height, raising his hand to his chest and saying, "Rand, I've had you up to here." He criticized Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders after Black Lives Matter protesters derailed one of his rallies.

"I would never give up my microphone. I thought that was disgusting. That showed such weakness," said Trump, who vowed that something similar would never happen to him. "I don't know if I'll do the fighting myself or if other people will. But that was a disgrace."

Trump's campaign so far has been dominated by one firestorm after the next, the latest involving Fox News personality Megyn Kelly's debate questions. The former reality television star, furious over what he deemed unfair treatment, lashed out at Kelly and the network, telling CNN on Friday that during the debate Kelly had "blood coming out of her eyes, blood coming out of her wherever."

But the feud between Trump and Fox News, one of the most powerful voices in Republican and conservative circles, appeared to thaw Monday after the network's chairman, Roger Ailes, reached out to Trump directly to clear the air.

"I assured him that we will continue to cover this campaign with fairness & balance," Ailes said in a statement.

The network announced shortly after that Trump would be appearing on two of its shows Tuesday, including a lengthy interview with Sean Hannity.

"As far as I'm concerned, I'm fine with it," Trump told CNN's "New Day" Tuesday morning after concluding a brief phone interview with "Fox & Friends" in which Trump made no mention of Kelly or her questions.

In the interview with Hannity for Tuesday night, Trump said he was prepared to spend $345 million or more to fund his establishment-bucking campaign as long as he is doing well in the polls.

"Sure. You saw my income, my income is $400 million a year," Trump responded, according to highlights released by the network. "Sure, I would spend it if I am doing well!"

The billionaire businessman's campaign has also begun soliciting fundraising dollars through its website. Despite the appeals, campaign spokeswoman Hope Hicks said Trump will continue to finance the campaign, but has "been overwhelmed by unsolicited contributions."

She said Trump will match any money coming in.

Trump was pressed by reporters in Michigan on his lack of specific policy proposals since declaring his presidential run. He argued that, in business, flexibility is key.

Trump also refused once again to rule out a third-party run.

"I want to run as a Republican. That's what I'm doing," he said. "That's the best way to win. I'm going to keep the door open on the other if I'm not treated fairly."
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Colvin reported from Newark, New Jersey.


-- (c) Associated Press 2015-08-13

[zaphod reborn]

The blow-hard has no specific policies yet. His campaign is one big scam.

[Seastallion]

We should take a poll: What do you think his top 3 policies will be?

1. Tax breaks for the top-earning 5% and corporations.

2. A Gaza-style wall from coast to coast.

3. Welfare cuts.

[impulse]

We should take a poll: What do you think his top 3 policies will be?

1. Tax breaks for the top-earning 5% and corporations.

2. A Gaza-style wall from coast to coast.

3. Welfare cuts.

You missed a few decimals.. And it's only "earning" if you actually work for it, otherwise....

1. Tax breaks for the top-pillaging 0.05% and corporations.

[Boon Mee]

Well, this ought to make neo-Marxist moonbats’ heads explode:

Traveling Trump Style

The Apprentice's Amanda Miller gives a tour of Mr. Trump's 757.

[bamnutsak]

The Donald will support traditional marriage:

One man, one woman and one mistress, divorce when necessary.

[Asiantravel]

Edited August 14, 2015 by Asiantravel

[Boon Mee]

The Donald will support traditional marriage:

One man, one woman and one mistress, divorce when necessary.

Absolutely nothing wrong with that.

[sendintheclowns]

"The only favor I'll ask of large donors is that they attend my next wedding."

Actually, the U.S. Government might work better without all those lobbyists dollars Hillary is accepting.

just saying

[Gulfsailor]

How hard can it be for a Trump to formulate some popular policies, eg;

- deport all potential Mexican rapists

- a guaranteed 6% annual increase in GDP for the next 10 years.

- bomb nations that may be a future threat

- imprison future criminals

- rehab for all ugly fat women. Or those who have a potential to become this

- mandatory sterilization for all men under a certain income threshold. (Say usd 200,000 annually)

It's called pro active governing... Go Trump!

[uksomchai]

I stumbled across these two ladies. It appears they are Trump fans and with ladies like this backing him he is a shoe in for the presidency

They seem to have something to say about anyone who badmouths him

Just look at how they has a go at Fox's megan Kelly for daring to have a go at him during the debates. I haven't laughed this much for ages

Enjoy

[englishoak]

Not exactly founding father material is he ?

[bendejo]

He doesn't need money for advertising, the media is covering his every move. All these headlines they keep giving him can all be re-phrased as "Wait till you hear what he said today!" That kind of publicity you can't buy. The other day he announced a 7pm EST press conference. The news stations broke their scheduled programs at around 6:50 and he didn't show up until 7:25, said his usual stuff for 15 minutes ("I'm the winner, the rest are losers" etc) and then spent the rest of the hour analyzing what he said. To me that's the funny part, when they look at his stuff as it it has merit. But the stations want the ratings, the experts need their appearence fees to support themselves, and the public (other than those who don't see it's a joke) get entertainment.

I can now watch his schtick for what it is: "reality" tv passing itself off as news, and "the news" can't get enough of it. He is decimating the GOP candidates, in a way that only a GOP member (even a fake one) can. I can hear the stuff he comes out with and rate it for laughs -- he is making a mockery of the primaries in a way that outdoes the tv programs that mock the news.

Edited August 15, 2015 by bendejo