‘They Were Unaware of the Rules’

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It has been reported that Eric and Ivanka Trump failed to register in New York state as Republicans, and thus can’t vote for their father in the upcoming New York primary.

The Donald’s defense of his children’s negligence is rather, well, Sad!: “They were unaware of the rules and they didn’t register in time… So they feel very, very guilty. They feel very guilty but it’s fine.” Seemingly a throw-away line, the opener is telling – not only about the Trump family, but his whole operation: They were unaware of the rules. (Ironically, Ivanka herself made a series of videos explaining to Trump supporters how to vote.)

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