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Jeb Bush Just Made A Debate Allegation That Trump Called ‘Totally False’
Establishment favorite Jeb Bush and unconventional front-runner Donald Trump were expected to trade some jabs during Wednesday’s Republican presidential debate. Their first dust-up of the evening, however, quickly turned into a heated exchange.
Donald Trump and Jeb Bush spar at the #GOPDebate https://t.co/yqEMOvcPrh
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Bush attempted to criticize Trump’s pursuit of casino gambling in Florida, an allegation the brash billionaire denied.
“Totally false,” Trump said. “I would’ve gotten it. I promise if I had wanted it, I would’ve gotten it.”
He went on to lambaste the influence special interest groups wield over the candidates to whom they donate, explaining his candidacy is notably different.
“I turned down so much,” he claimed, “I could have right now, from special interests, I could have double and triple what [Bush] has got.”
Trump touted his self-funded campaign, noting he recently turned down a $5 million donation.
“Nobody has control of me,” he concluded, “other than the people of this country.”
Bush and Trump continued to talk over each other, with the latter inserting a backhanded compliment that his rival is more animated than in previous performances.
“More energy tonight,” Trump said to laughter from the audience. “I like that.”
Ben Carson, another non-politician who has surged in recent polls, chimed in to say that he is also running a campaign largely independent from such big donors.
“When I entered this race,” he recalled, “all the pundits said it’s impossible because you’re not connected with the money. I in no way am willing to get into bed with special interest groups or lick the boots of billionaires.”
Source: http://www.westernjournalism.com/jeb-bush-just-made-a-debate-allegation-that-trump-called-totally-false/
