Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus told the Washington Examiner that he is anticipating a family-friendly atmosphere when Republicans gather in Cleveland in less than two months, instead of what takes place at Trump’s rallies. Priebus, a father of two young children himself, predicted a “G-rated” convention including nothing that will “give anyone heartburn,” especially parents with kids watching on television.
“As far as I’m concerned, it’s going to be G-rated,” Priebus said recently during a lengthy interview with the Examiner. “It has to be. I mean, I have little kids too.”
Trump has been known to use colorful language at events from time to time. Trump told supporters in November that he would “bomb the s—-” out of the Islamic State, and quoted a supporter who called Sen. Ted Cruz a “pussy” ahead of the New Hampshire primary in February.
“It has to be because we want everyone to be comfortable, and I don’t expect anything that would give anyone heartburn in that regard at our convention,” Priebus said.
That includes anything resembling what took place four years ago when famed actor Clint Eastwood wandered on stage with a chair, which is currently kept in Priebus’ office at the RNC.
“Well, I’m hoping for not another one of those moments,” Priebus said before turning to Trump’s want for more “showbiz” at the convention. “I’m actually on board with the idea for more fun and bands and … I’m happy with that. People want to have fun. The problem is with all the ideas comes more money.”
“If you want to bring bands in, the people recognize and split things up at night. I’m on that committee. I want that,” Priebus said. “But it takes money and you have to have the money to do that.”
