Trump video deposition released
Back in June, game-show host and presidential contender Donald Trump was required to give a deposition in a contentious lawsuit involving claims of racist rhetoric and discrimination. A judge ordered the video of the testimony released:
A video of Donald Trump testifying under oath about his inflammatory rhetoric about Mexicans and other Latinos went public Friday, drawing new attention to those comments just weeks before voters cast their ballots in the presidential race.
Trump gave the testimony in June at a law office in Washington in connection with one of two lawsuits he filed last year after prominent chefs reacted to the controversy over his remarks by pulling out of plans to open restaurants at his new D.C. hotel.
In the videos, Trump says he planned his caustic remarks on immigration delivered during the launch of his presidential bid, when he said Mexico was sending “rapists” and other criminals into the U.S. However, the GOP presidential candidate and real estate mogul said he did not speak from a script and did not discuss his statements with anyone in advance.
Asked if he gave any thought to how the polarizing statements might affect businesses at his hotels, Trump said: “No. No , I didn’t. I didn’t at all.”
Trump also blamed the media for misinterpreting his remarks, which he stressed were confined to illegal immigration.
“I think the media is very dishonest. But all I’m doing is bringing up a situation which is very real, about illegal immigration. And I think, you know, most people think I’m right,” the real estate mogul said.
The recordings don’t seem to capture the dozens of protesters chanting outside as Trump answered questions related to the suit.
D.C. Superior Court Judge Brian Holeman said in an order issued Thursday evening that fears the testimony might show up in campaign commercials were no basis to keep the public from seeing the video.
Buzzfeed has multiple videos (including Donald Trump Jr.’s deposition) and documents.
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Budda September 30th, 2016 at 17:28
again, he uses the term ” most people”…NO, no,no you don’t get to determine what “most people” think/say.
StoneyCurtisll September 30th, 2016 at 18:28
Some people say……:)
Larry Schmitt September 30th, 2016 at 18:45
That’s Fox’s favorite lead.
StoneyCurtisll September 30th, 2016 at 18:30
So this is a law suit that Donald Trump himself brought against people he employed….
I thought theses right wingers were for tort reform and against flooding the courts with frivolous lawsuits..
Looks like Trump has changed all that..
Suzanne McFly September 30th, 2016 at 20:41
He didn’t change it, he just brought the truth to the surface. Kind of like how greasy oil floats on the top of water.
StoneyCurtisll September 30th, 2016 at 20:44
Indeed…
robert October 1st, 2016 at 02:53
A team of lawyers trump has.
24/7
whatthe46 October 1st, 2016 at 02:58
not getting paid.
robert October 1st, 2016 at 03:40
I sincerely hope trump stiffs his lawyers. It will show in the court room(s)
whatthe46 October 1st, 2016 at 15:25
i think his lawyers are the smartest ones. they get retainers up front. i’m sure they make him pay 2mil up front.
robert October 1st, 2016 at 23:15
100% ….100%
john September 30th, 2016 at 19:27
Man…his body language is that of a spoiled little 1st grader.
whatthe46 September 30th, 2016 at 20:21
apologize to first graders.
amersham1046 September 30th, 2016 at 20:59
Trump is claiming he is ‘more sinned against than sinning’
Kick Frenzy September 30th, 2016 at 21:10
Trump: I’m a great businessman.
Depositioner: But you didn’t think about how your comments about Mexican immigrants would affect your business.
Trump: No. Not at all.
*eye roll*