Trump takes aim at Clinton over her husband's infidelities

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Trump takes aim at Clinton over her husband's infidelities

ERICA WERNER, Associated Press
STEVE PEOPLES, Associated Press
JILL COLVIN, Associated Press


WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump is once again raising former President Bill Clinton's marital infidelities, a preview of how the billionaire businessman is likely to respond to general-election attacks from Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton and her allies about his treatment of women.

Speaking at a rally Saturday in Spokane, Washington, Trump repeatedly assailed the woman he's dubbed "Crooked Hillary" while hardly sparing former Republicans rivals repulsed by his chokehold on their party's presidential nomination.

"She's married to a man who was the worst abuser of women in the history of politics," Trump said of Clinton as he addressed supporters at the Spokane Convention Center just days after becoming the presumptive Republican nominee.

Trump appeared to be responding to news that Priorities USA, the lead super PAC backing Clinton, has already reserved $91 million in television advertising that will start next month. Much of the negative advertising against Trump is expected to focus on belittling statements he's made about women in the past.

But Trump declared Saturday, "Two can play that game."

"Look, folks, here's the story: There is nobody that was worse — nobody — than Bill Clinton with women," he said, adding that the candidate herself hurt many of the women that "he abused."

"Hillary was an enabler and she treated these women horribly. Just remember this," he said. "And some of these women were destroyed, not by him, but by the way that Hillary Clinton treated them after everything went down,"

Deriding a culture of political correctness in which, he says, men are "petrified to speak to women anymore," Trump also defended himself as a great supporter of women and sought to downplay past comments he's made about women in venues like the Howard Stern radio show in the days before he was a politician. He said some were made in the name of entertainment, while others, like his criticism of actress and talk show host Rosie O'Donnell, were warranted.

"Who the hell wouldn't speak badly about Rosie O'Donnell? She's terrible," he said.

The remarks were a continuation of attacks that Trump rolled out on Friday evening in Oregon. That night he also tore into Sen. Elizabeth Warren, the Massachusetts Democrat and favorite of the left whom some would like to see as Clinton's running mate, repeatedly calling her a "goofus."

Warren had insulted Trump earlier on Twitter, calling him "a bully who has a single play in his playbook."

Bashing Democrats is to be expected. Trump's problems with his own party are, like so much in his nontraditional campaign, untried ground.

The nominee-to-be has grudgingly agreed to meet next week with House Speaker Paul Ryan, the nation's highest-ranking Republican. Ryan's statement on Thursday that he was not ready to embrace Trump's nomination set off the fireworks. Trump said he had "no idea" if he and Ryan would patch things up.

Trump said in an interview that will air Sunday on "Meet the Press" Sunday that he and Ryan had had "a very encouraging" phone conversation three weeks ago and that he'd been "blindsided a little bit" by Ryan's comments. Still, Trump said he "would imagine things would be OK" with the speaker.

"He wants to meet, we're going to see what happens," he said at the Spokane rally, adding that he believes Ryan regrets the decision.

"I would bet if he had that decision to do again, he would have done it the simple way: I endorse Trump," he said.

Ryan said his meeting with Trump would occur next Thursday and that Trump also would meet with other House GOP leaders. Discussions will center on "the kind of Republican principles and ideas that can win the support of the American people this November," Ryan said.

He has shrugged off the high-profile Republicans who have stated they won't vote for him, among them former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush and Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., both one-time rivals for the nomination he has all but won.

In Spokane, Trump denounced Graham as "a total dope" as he argued that such naysayers don't really matter in the context of all the votes he garnered in primary elections. He also criticized Bush and Graham as not "honorable" for breaking their pledge to support the party's nominee.

-- (c) Associated Press 2016-05-08

[keemapoot]

"And some of these women were destroyed, not by him, but by the way that Hillary Clinton treated them after everything went down,"

As far as I remember, only one thing "went down," and that was a young intern.

[ezzra]

One thing is for sure, he's going to milk this infidelity cow until she dies, or until he wins.......

[LawrenceChee]

Well he did make it official it's well known that people in power succumb to that ...he's the first to make it official and now everyone seating in that office or heading to the loo would wonder at some point ....was it here or here where it happened

Edited May 8, 2016 by LawrenceChee

[Boon Mee]

This item will resound with legions of women all across America.

Nobody likes a serial abuser such as Bubba Clinton and Hillary will have an impossible time defending him.

[rucus7]

I don't think Bill Clinton is running for President. The real problems facing America are being avoided by most candidates. Trump remains a buffoon.

[up2u2]

Finally the important crucial issues America faces are being debated. It is this attention to fine detail that will make America great again. This is exactly why the outside world looks to America with respect and is admired as the beacon of Democracy. These comments will flash around the world and elevate America's National standing.

Finally a Presidential candidate the American people can get behind and vote for.

[AYJAYDEE]

How can all Americans not be totally embarrassed by their election campaigns? calling people such childish names as a campaigning device? My God!

[Berkshire]

I don't think Bill Clinton is running for President. The real problems facing America are being avoided by most candidates. Trump remains a buffoon.

The general election is going to the gutter and staying there. Trump supporters are ok with that.

[AYJAYDEE]

I don't think Bill Clinton is running for President. The real problems facing America are being avoided by most candidates. Trump remains a buffoon.

The general election is going to the gutter and staying there. Trump supporters are ok with that.

I'm sure they feel right at home.

[tomwct]

As an American War Veteran, it's about time we have someone who's not going to BS the country. The Elitre, Lifetime Politicians,

which includes the Fake Republican Establishment in Washington, they have awoken the silent majority and believe me they will

go to the polls and vote for Trump in November. So far, I like everything Trump has said, so if he accomplishes 25% of what he'll

do, he's my man. Vote for the outsider. No more garbage in Washington!

[AYJAYDEE]

As an American War Veteran, it's about time we have someone who's not going to BS the country. The Elitre, Lifetime Politicians,

which includes the Fake Republican Establishment in Washington, they have awoken the silent majority and believe me they will

go to the polls and vote for Trump in November. So far, I like everything Trump has said, so if he accomplishes 25% of what he'll

do, he's my man. Vote for the outsider. No more garbage in Washington!

he is the biggest BS'r ever to run for the office

[Boon Mee]

“I never had sex with that woman, Ms Lewinski.”

That's why he was impeached. Birds of a feather - Hillary is not qualified to be anything in Public Service.

[sirineou]

As an American War Veteran, it's about time we have someone who's not going to BS the country. The Elitre, Lifetime Politicians,

which includes the Fake Republican Establishment in Washington, they have awoken the silent majority and believe me they will

go to the polls and vote for Trump in November. So far, I like everything Trump has said, so if he accomplishes 25% of what he'll

do, he's my man. Vote for the outsider. No more garbage in Washington!

he is the biggest BS'r ever to run for the office

you know what's funny,

he actual told them that him self and they did not believe him, why do you think they will believe you?

[NeverSure]

This item will resound with legions of women all across America.

Nobody likes a serial abuser such as Bubba Clinton and Hillary will have an impossible time defending him.

Bill Clinton's slogan: "I chose other women over Hillary and you should too."

[AYJAYDEE]

As an American War Veteran, it's about time we have someone who's not going to BS the country. The Elitre, Lifetime Politicians,

which includes the Fake Republican Establishment in Washington, they have awoken the silent majority and believe me they will

go to the polls and vote for Trump in November. So far, I like everything Trump has said, so if he accomplishes 25% of what he'll

do, he's my man. Vote for the outsider. No more garbage in Washington!

he is the biggest BS'r ever to run for the office

you know what's funny,

he actual told them that him self and they did not believe him, why do you think they will believe you?

I don't

[gudtymchuk]

One thing for certain, rather it be ugly, disgusting, trivial, demeaning and/or insulting, it's gonna be fun watching these two drag each other through the muk. The GOP debates had record numbers of Americans tuned into the entertainment and will obviously be outdone if Hillary has the 'nads to appear on stage with the Trumpster.......

[AYJAYDEE]

One thing for certain, rather it be ugly, disgusting, trivial, demeaning and/or insulting, it's gonna be fun watching these two drag each other through the muk. The GOP debates had record numbers of Americans tuned into the entertainment and will obviously be outdone if Hillary has the 'nads to appear on stage with the Trumpster.......

i wouldnt find it fun to see my country's leaders acting disgusting, trivial and demeaning. rather, i'd be embarrassed

[Eric Loh]

Isn't infidelity is marrying more than once. Certainly not a trump card.

[boomerangutang]

Trump on women he's 'had'.........

"Beautiful, famous, successful, married—I’ve had them all,"

from his book, "Think Big" 2007

[Grouse]

It really makes me laugh

All this holier than thou stuff. All this bible bashing. All this God bless America codswallop

The country is the most amoral country in the world

It's the centre of the pornography industry

Hookers even advertise in the yellow pages

So, the president had a BJ from an intern. So what? As Mel Brooks would say "it's good to be the King"

[Grouse]

There's a series running on Truevisions - The Sixties

Last night was 1968

I really recommend all Americans watch this

Remember?

Violent Democratic convention in Chicago. Civilians put down by national guard

Robert Kennedy assassinated

Martin Luther King assassinated

Not so long ago.....

I have always felt that civilisation is a remarkably thin veneer on the surface of American society

[jeffreysearch]

“I never had sex with that woman, Ms Lewinski.”

That's why he was impeached. Birds of a feather - Hillary is not qualified to be anything in Public Service.

Hillary Clinton To Face FBI Interview Within Weeks, CBS Reports

http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2016-05-06/hillary-clinton-face-fbi-interview-within-weeks-cbs-reports

[atyclb]

That man is ridiculous, from his hairstyle covering his baldness, his fake tan to all the garbage that comes out of his mouth. In any other country he would not be a candidate. What is worrying is that most Americans are stupid and will vote for him, just like they did with George W.

lighten up, after all its not trumps fault, not everyone can be a tv forum esteemed member. tv rejects what rhodes accepts

[chuckd]

One thing for certain, rather it be ugly, disgusting, trivial, demeaning and/or insulting, it's gonna be fun watching these two drag each other through the muk. The GOP debates had record numbers of Americans tuned into the entertainment and will obviously be outdone if Hillary has the 'nads to appear on stage with the Trumpster.......

i wouldnt find it fun to see my country's leaders acting disgusting, trivial and demeaning. rather, i'd be embarrassed

And what country would that be?

[Chicog]

Trump talking about marital infidelity, when he was caught banging Marla Marples behind Ivana's back.

Pure as the driven snow eh?

[Emster23]

I would love to hear from some of Trump's exes. No doubt included gag order in divorce settlement. Remember according to politifact Trump tells the truth a whopping 9% of the time. So alpha male Bill fooled around.... so what? I'd rather have him screwing a few women than the entire country as some have. Hillary is running, not Bill, or has no one told Donald? He can't beat her on substance as he has none, so goes for Entertainment tonight non-relevant gossip material. Only thing more pathetic is his followers who think this sort of foolishness is more important than, say, dropping a nuke on Iran.

[marcusd]

I don't think Bill Clinton is running for President. The real problems facing America are being avoided by most candidates. Trump remains a buffoon.

The general election is going to the gutter and staying there. Trump supporters are ok with that.

Looking at your US politics I would say All people are getting into the sewer = below the gutter. There has been NOTHING about policy on anything thus far only diatribes

[marcusd]

“I never had sex with that woman, Ms Lewinski.”

That's why he was impeached. Birds of a feather - Hillary is not qualified to be anything in Public Service.

Hillary and trump? Wants wants a wall that is just electioneering. One wants to keep the status quo that no one else wants. Hillary bill Donald. Whats different

And as for the caption? THAT WOMAN = maybe others but not that one lol

[marcusd]

One thing for certain, rather it be ugly, disgusting, trivial, demeaning and/or insulting, it's gonna be fun watching these two drag each other through the muk. The GOP debates had record numbers of Americans tuned into the entertainment and will obviously be outdone if Hillary has the 'nads to appear on stage with the Trumpster.......

i wouldnt find it fun to see my country's leaders acting disgusting, trivial and demeaning. rather, i'd be embarrassed

If my politicians did this is Australia there would be a military uprising. they are so similar its hard to define differences.

the US politics is just slur slander and mudslinging at the worlds horror