Donald Trump on Monday issued a lengthy defense of remarks he made about illegal immigrants that have cost his business empire and generated blowback from his fellow Republicans.
Trump, 69, referred to illegal immigrants from Mexico as “rapists” during his June 16 speech announcing his run for president. Several businesses partnering with the Trump brand, including Macy’s, NASCAR, and NBC, broadcaster of his reality television show “The Apprentice,” cut ties with him over the remarks. Some of the GOP presidential candidates also criticized Trump, saying his views are not representative of them or the Republican Party.
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