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February 29, 2016

Trump Refuses to Condemn Endorsements from Former KKK Leader
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Meanwhile, in an appearance on CNN, Trump refused to condemn
endorsements from David Duke, a prominent white supremacist and former
KKK leader. In an interview with Jake Tapper, Trump said he didn't know
David Duke.

Donald Trump: "I'd have to look. If you would send me a list of the
groups, I will do research on them, and certainly I would disavow if I
thought there was something wrong."

Jake Tapper: "The Ku Klux Klan?"

Donald Trump: "But you may have groups in there that are totally fine,
and it would be very unfair. So give me a list of the groups, and I'll
let you know."

Jake Tapper: "OK, I mean, I'm just talking about David Duke and the Ku
Klux Klan here, but..."

Donald Trump: "I don't know any-honestly, I don't know David Duke. I
don't believe I've ever met him."

Despite what he said, Trump has actually disavowed David Duke in the
past: In 2000, Trump opted not to launch a presidential bid for the
Reform Party, saying in part that the party "now includes a Klansman,
Mr. Duke. ... This is not company I wish to keep." Later Sunday, Trump
posted a video on Twitter of himself disavowing David Duke.
Topics:Republican Party2016 Election Racism

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