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Donald Trump: 'we can think about' Ted Cruz as running mate – politics live Donald Trump: 'we can think about' Ted Cruz as running mate – as it happened
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Today in Campaign 2016: And then there was one (or three)
Scott Bixby
It’s finally happened.
With the suspension of Ohio governor John Kasich’s campaign, billionaire real estate tycoon Donald Trump is now the presumptive Republican presidential nominee. Barring some kind of cataclysm, political or otherwise, Trump will mount the stage in Cleveland this July in the culmination of the most surprising political saga in modern American history.
Here are some key takeaways from today’s epic campaign:
That’s it for today - we’ll be back tomorrow with another thrilling chapter in the 2016 presidential campaign!
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In a pair of new statements, likely Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton’s campaign team declared that they are “disgusted” with Donald Trump’s accession to the Republican nomination, and will use every weapon in her considerable arsenal to prevent him from winning the White House.In a pair of new statements, likely Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton’s campaign team declared that they are “disgusted” with Donald Trump’s accession to the Republican nomination, and will use every weapon in her considerable arsenal to prevent him from winning the White House.
“When I imagine him in the White House, I’m disgusted,” Clinton’s deputy communications director wrote. “Not just because of the policies he’d enact - a ban on Muslims entering the country, punishment for women who get abortions, a wall on the border in Mexico - but also because I try and imagine him doing the more symbolic, but often just as powerful, parts of the president’s job.”“I just can’t imagine him mourning with the country after a mass shooting, or comforting us after a natural disaster,” she continued. “There is no version of Trump we’ve seen that would ever encourage a little girl to dream bigger. He’d never feel like it’s on him to demonstrate to kids that learning can be cool.”“Donald Trump can’t be our next president,” the statement concludes. “We can’t risk it.”“When I imagine him in the White House, I’m disgusted,” Clinton’s deputy communications director wrote. “Not just because of the policies he’d enact - a ban on Muslims entering the country, punishment for women who get abortions, a wall on the border in Mexico - but also because I try and imagine him doing the more symbolic, but often just as powerful, parts of the president’s job.”“I just can’t imagine him mourning with the country after a mass shooting, or comforting us after a natural disaster,” she continued. “There is no version of Trump we’ve seen that would ever encourage a little girl to dream bigger. He’d never feel like it’s on him to demonstrate to kids that learning can be cool.”“Donald Trump can’t be our next president,” the statement concludes. “We can’t risk it.”
Clinton’s national director of Latino outreach echoed this statement with an even more aggressive condemnation of Trump’s remarks today, in which he doubled down on some of his most controversial policy positions.Clinton’s national director of Latino outreach echoed this statement with an even more aggressive condemnation of Trump’s remarks today, in which he doubled down on some of his most controversial policy positions.
“In less than 24 hours after capturing the Republican nomination, Donald Trump has already amde it abundantly clear the type of America that would emerge under him: one in which Latinos, Muslims and other communities of color would not feel at home,” wrote Lorella Praeli.“In less than 24 hours after capturing the Republican nomination, Donald Trump has already amde it abundantly clear the type of America that would emerge under him: one in which Latinos, Muslims and other communities of color would not feel at home,” wrote Lorella Praeli.
“Just today, Trump doubled down on his quest to ban Muslims from entering the United States and deport millions of immigrants families who are part of America’s social fabric and economic engine. And just today, we were once again reminded that Trump’s hateful rhetoric and bigoted policy proposals threaten to obstruct our path towards a more fair and open country. We simply cannot afford that. Hillary Clinton will not tolerate this divisive and dangerous direction and, as president, will not stop fighting to break down the barriers and build ladders of opportunity for every American.”“Just today, Trump doubled down on his quest to ban Muslims from entering the United States and deport millions of immigrants families who are part of America’s social fabric and economic engine. And just today, we were once again reminded that Trump’s hateful rhetoric and bigoted policy proposals threaten to obstruct our path towards a more fair and open country. We simply cannot afford that. Hillary Clinton will not tolerate this divisive and dangerous direction and, as president, will not stop fighting to break down the barriers and build ladders of opportunity for every American.”
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Donald Trump: Ted Cruz as VP is 'something we can think about'Donald Trump: Ted Cruz as VP is 'something we can think about'
Presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump told Fox News tonight that he is open to considering Texas senator and former opponent Ted Cruz as his vice presidential pick, lauding Cruz as “a capable guy” a little more than 24 hours after he questioned whether Cruz’s father was involved in the assassination of John F. Kennedy.Presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump told Fox News tonight that he is open to considering Texas senator and former opponent Ted Cruz as his vice presidential pick, lauding Cruz as “a capable guy” a little more than 24 hours after he questioned whether Cruz’s father was involved in the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
“He was a very strong competitor. He really competed hard and tough,” Trump said, saying that a vice presidential nomination was “something we can think about.”“He was a very strong competitor. He really competed hard and tough,” Trump said, saying that a vice presidential nomination was “something we can think about.”
Trump is apparently willing to let bygones be bygones with Cruz, who lost his cool on the morning of the Indiana primary, calling Trump a “serial philanderer” and an “amoral” phony.Trump is apparently willing to let bygones be bygones with Cruz, who lost his cool on the morning of the Indiana primary, calling Trump a “serial philanderer” and an “amoral” phony.
“It’s an easy thing,” Trump said. “He said some things and he made some things up and he took some things that were said out of context.”“It’s an easy thing,” Trump said. “He said some things and he made some things up and he took some things that were said out of context.”
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Malcolm Turnbull has sought to allay fears about Donald Trump winning the US presidency by saying the Australia-US alliance would remain strong regardless of who was president although Australians may observe US elections with consternation at times.Malcolm Turnbull has sought to allay fears about Donald Trump winning the US presidency by saying the Australia-US alliance would remain strong regardless of who was president although Australians may observe US elections with consternation at times.
Speaking on Triple M, the Australian prime minister said there was truth in the proposition Trump had succeeded owing to a protest vote against traditional politicians.Speaking on Triple M, the Australian prime minister said there was truth in the proposition Trump had succeeded owing to a protest vote against traditional politicians.
“There’s a real sense of disappointment in middle America, with the very slow growth in middle incomes,” he said. “Middle America has seen very slow growth and in some cases have gone backwards in incomes.“There’s a real sense of disappointment in middle America, with the very slow growth in middle incomes,” he said. “Middle America has seen very slow growth and in some cases have gone backwards in incomes.
“Income inequality is a big issue in the US … there are a lot of tensions there [and] support for Trump is clearly evidence of that.”“Income inequality is a big issue in the US … there are a lot of tensions there [and] support for Trump is clearly evidence of that.”
The possibility of a Trump presidency has caused widespread global consternation because he has advocated tariff increases against China, called theGeneva conventions a problem for the conduct of US wars, and has advocated the use of torture “a hell of a lot worse” than waterboarding and isolationism in the event of a war between North Korea and its neighbours, Japan and South Korea.The possibility of a Trump presidency has caused widespread global consternation because he has advocated tariff increases against China, called theGeneva conventions a problem for the conduct of US wars, and has advocated the use of torture “a hell of a lot worse” than waterboarding and isolationism in the event of a war between North Korea and its neighbours, Japan and South Korea.
Asked about that global concern Turnbull said: “I have absolutely no doubt the Anzus alliance – the Australian-American relationship – will continue to grow and strengthen regardless of who the president is.Asked about that global concern Turnbull said: “I have absolutely no doubt the Anzus alliance – the Australian-American relationship – will continue to grow and strengthen regardless of who the president is.
“Our relationship with the US is so deep, it’s based on thousands if not millions of individual relationships, it’s been built up over generations.”“Our relationship with the US is so deep, it’s based on thousands if not millions of individual relationships, it’s been built up over generations.”
Related: Australia-US alliance will remain strong even if Trump wins, says TurnbullRelated: Australia-US alliance will remain strong even if Trump wins, says Turnbull
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South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, whose name has been mentioned as a possible vice presidential pick, said today that although she plans on supporting Donald Trump as the Republican nominee, she is not interested in the job.South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, whose name has been mentioned as a possible vice presidential pick, said today that although she plans on supporting Donald Trump as the Republican nominee, she is not interested in the job.
“While I am flattered to be mentioned and proud of what that says about the great things going on in South Carolina, my plate is full and I am not interested in serving as vice president,” said Haley in a statement.“While I am flattered to be mentioned and proud of what that says about the great things going on in South Carolina, my plate is full and I am not interested in serving as vice president,” said Haley in a statement.
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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has released a statement regarding presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump’s accession to the nomination:Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has released a statement regarding presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump’s accession to the nomination:
I have committed to supporting the nominee chosen by Republican voters, and Donald Trump, the presumptive nominee, is now on the verge of clinching that nomination. Republicans are committed to preventing what would be a third term of Barack Obama and restoring economic and national security after eight years of a Democrat in the White House. As the presumptive nominee, he now has the opportunity and the obligation to unite our party around our goals.I have committed to supporting the nominee chosen by Republican voters, and Donald Trump, the presumptive nominee, is now on the verge of clinching that nomination. Republicans are committed to preventing what would be a third term of Barack Obama and restoring economic and national security after eight years of a Democrat in the White House. As the presumptive nominee, he now has the opportunity and the obligation to unite our party around our goals.
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Mac Stipanovich, a major Florida fundraiser and close ally of the Bush political dynasty, has joined that clan’s patriarchs in refusing to endorse or support Donald Trump as the party’s nominee - and has gone a step further, writing an open letter to Florida Republican urging them to push for Trump’s defeat.Mac Stipanovich, a major Florida fundraiser and close ally of the Bush political dynasty, has joined that clan’s patriarchs in refusing to endorse or support Donald Trump as the party’s nominee - and has gone a step further, writing an open letter to Florida Republican urging them to push for Trump’s defeat.
“Make no mistake, we Republicans stand on the threshold of a fundamental moral test in the 2016 presidential election, a challenge so serious as to be existential,” Stipanovich writes in the Tallahassee Democrat.“Make no mistake, we Republicans stand on the threshold of a fundamental moral test in the 2016 presidential election, a challenge so serious as to be existential,” Stipanovich writes in the Tallahassee Democrat.
The choice between Hillary Clinton and Trump is like being caught between “the Devil and the deep blue sea,” Stipanovich writes, but Trump, he cautions, is “a neo-fascist - a nativist, an ultranationalist, a racist, a misogynist, an anti-intellectual, a demagogue, and a palingenetic (sorry) authoritarian to whom clings the odor of the political violence he encourages.”The choice between Hillary Clinton and Trump is like being caught between “the Devil and the deep blue sea,” Stipanovich writes, but Trump, he cautions, is “a neo-fascist - a nativist, an ultranationalist, a racist, a misogynist, an anti-intellectual, a demagogue, and a palingenetic (sorry) authoritarian to whom clings the odor of the political violence he encourages.”
“A worse candidate to sit in the Oval Office for the next four years cannot be imagined.”“A worse candidate to sit in the Oval Office for the next four years cannot be imagined.”
Now, Stipanovich tells his fellow Republicans, it is up to them to stop him - even if it means losing the White House. “We must deny him the presidency by not voting in the presidential election at all or voting for Hillary Clinton if conscience permits.”Now, Stipanovich tells his fellow Republicans, it is up to them to stop him - even if it means losing the White House. “We must deny him the presidency by not voting in the presidential election at all or voting for Hillary Clinton if conscience permits.”
“As bad as the cure for Trump’s Caesarism will be for the Party and for the country, it will not be bad as the disease, and both will survive,” Stipanovich concludes. “So if anyone asks you, ‘Et tu Brute?’ answer proudly, ‘Damned right.’”“As bad as the cure for Trump’s Caesarism will be for the Party and for the country, it will not be bad as the disease, and both will survive,” Stipanovich concludes. “So if anyone asks you, ‘Et tu Brute?’ answer proudly, ‘Damned right.’”
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Neither George HW nor George W Bush, the only two living former Republican presidents of the United States, will endorse Donald Trump.Neither George HW nor George W Bush, the only two living former Republican presidents of the United States, will endorse Donald Trump.
In statements released to the Guardian on Wednesday evening, spokesmen for both former presidents said they would be sitting out the 2016 election. Freddy Ford, a spokesman for George W Bush, told the Guardian: “President George W Bush does not plan to participate in or comment on the presidential campaign.”In statements released to the Guardian on Wednesday evening, spokesmen for both former presidents said they would be sitting out the 2016 election. Freddy Ford, a spokesman for George W Bush, told the Guardian: “President George W Bush does not plan to participate in or comment on the presidential campaign.”
The statement by the 43rd president was echoed in one released by his father. Jim McGrath, a spokesman for George HW Bush, told the Guardian: “At age 91, President Bush is retired from politics. He naturally did a few things to help Jeb, but those were the ‘exceptions that proved the rule’.”The statement by the 43rd president was echoed in one released by his father. Jim McGrath, a spokesman for George HW Bush, told the Guardian: “At age 91, President Bush is retired from politics. He naturally did a few things to help Jeb, but those were the ‘exceptions that proved the rule’.”
The non-endorsements come as Trump has become the presumptive nominee and many party figures have tried to come to terms with the fact that the demagogic reality television star will be their party’s standard-bearer in November.The non-endorsements come as Trump has become the presumptive nominee and many party figures have tried to come to terms with the fact that the demagogic reality television star will be their party’s standard-bearer in November.
Related: Neither former Bush president will endorse Donald TrumpRelated: Neither former Bush president will endorse Donald Trump
The decision by both former presidents is particularly personal because of the unsuccessful candidacy of Jeb Bush. The former Florida governor, who is George HW’s son and George W’s brother, was repeatedly attacked during his campaign by Trump. The presumptive nominee tarred the two-term governor as “low-energy” and mocked him as “an embarrassment to his family”.The decision by both former presidents is particularly personal because of the unsuccessful candidacy of Jeb Bush. The former Florida governor, who is George HW’s son and George W’s brother, was repeatedly attacked during his campaign by Trump. The presumptive nominee tarred the two-term governor as “low-energy” and mocked him as “an embarrassment to his family”.
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Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump was on fire tonight on NBC Nightly News, telling host Lester Holt - who, for some reason, anchored the entire evening newscast from Trump Tower - that he wasn’t backing down on a single policy proposal from the Republican primary.Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump was on fire tonight on NBC Nightly News, telling host Lester Holt - who, for some reason, anchored the entire evening newscast from Trump Tower - that he wasn’t backing down on a single policy proposal from the Republican primary.
For Republicans (and others) who believed assurances from Trump’s top campaign advisers that he would moderate his positions - or at least his rhetoric - once he claimed the Republican nomination, the broadcast was a lesson in Trump’s inherent inability to be reined in.For Republicans (and others) who believed assurances from Trump’s top campaign advisers that he would moderate his positions - or at least his rhetoric - once he claimed the Republican nomination, the broadcast was a lesson in Trump’s inherent inability to be reined in.
Holt apparently presumed that Trump would moderate his stance on what has become a signature issue: a temporary ban on Muslim immigration and travel to the United States.Holt apparently presumed that Trump would moderate his stance on what has become a signature issue: a temporary ban on Muslim immigration and travel to the United States.
“You’re speaking to the whole county now,” Holt prefaced his question, before asking Trump if he still stands “behind the idea of a ban against foreign Muslims coming here?”“You’re speaking to the whole county now,” Holt prefaced his question, before asking Trump if he still stands “behind the idea of a ban against foreign Muslims coming here?”
“I do,” Trump said, without hesitation. “We have to be vigilant. We have to be strong. We have to see what’s going on. There’s a big problem in the world. You look what’s happening with the migration in Europe. You look at Germany. it’s crime-riddled right now.”“I do,” Trump said, without hesitation. “We have to be vigilant. We have to be strong. We have to see what’s going on. There’s a big problem in the world. You look what’s happening with the migration in Europe. You look at Germany. it’s crime-riddled right now.”
Trump then vowed to accomplish the ban within the first 100 days of his presidency.Trump then vowed to accomplish the ban within the first 100 days of his presidency.
When questioned about his other signature policy proposal - the deportation of roughly 11 million undocumented immigrants currently living in the US - Trump doubled down as well. “Yes, they’re gonna be deported,” Trump said. “Look, we either have a country or we don’t. We have many illegals in the country and we have to get them out and go through a process. Go through a system.”When questioned about his other signature policy proposal - the deportation of roughly 11 million undocumented immigrants currently living in the US - Trump doubled down as well. “Yes, they’re gonna be deported,” Trump said. “Look, we either have a country or we don’t. We have many illegals in the country and we have to get them out and go through a process. Go through a system.”
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The responses to this tweet from the Republican party are worth taking a look:The responses to this tweet from the Republican party are worth taking a look:
Thank you to the entire Republican field for a hard fought race. The Party is better for your efforts.Thank you to the entire Republican field for a hard fought race. The Party is better for your efforts.
Sample response: From Nebraska senator Ben Sasse!Sample response: From Nebraska senator Ben Sasse!
I assume this is a parody account? https://t.co/kPOoDpVmU7I assume this is a parody account? https://t.co/kPOoDpVmU7
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The Rolling Stones have asked presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump to stop playing their songs at his campaign events.The Rolling Stones have asked presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump to stop playing their songs at his campaign events.
In a statement this morning, the rock band said they have not given permission to the Trump campaign to use their songs and “have requested that they cease all use immediately”.In a statement this morning, the rock band said they have not given permission to the Trump campaign to use their songs and “have requested that they cease all use immediately”.
A Trump campaign spokeswoman didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment or say whether they had a license to play their songs.A Trump campaign spokeswoman didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment or say whether they had a license to play their songs.
Trump, an avid music fan, has featured Rolling Stones songs at his rallies for months as part of a diverse soundtrack that includes Elton John, opera and classic rock songs. The Rolling Stones’ 1969 classic You Can’t Always Get What You Want was a popular song for his events, and during an event last night, the campaign played Start Me Up.Trump, an avid music fan, has featured Rolling Stones songs at his rallies for months as part of a diverse soundtrack that includes Elton John, opera and classic rock songs. The Rolling Stones’ 1969 classic You Can’t Always Get What You Want was a popular song for his events, and during an event last night, the campaign played Start Me Up.
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In her first sitdown interview since losing last night’s Indiana presidential primary, former secretary of state and likely Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton fixed her aims on Donald Trump, the newly minted (for all intents and purposes) Republican nominee.In her first sitdown interview since losing last night’s Indiana presidential primary, former secretary of state and likely Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton fixed her aims on Donald Trump, the newly minted (for all intents and purposes) Republican nominee.
“I don’t think we can take a risk on a loose cannon like Donald Trump running our country,” Clinton told CNN’s Anderson Cooper.“I don’t think we can take a risk on a loose cannon like Donald Trump running our country,” Clinton told CNN’s Anderson Cooper.
But other Democratic politicians have been even more aggressive in their characterizations of Trump, in particular Elizabeth Warren, the senior senator from Massachusetts who recently went on a tweetstorm calling out Trump’s campaign as being powered by bigotry.But other Democratic politicians have been even more aggressive in their characterizations of Trump, in particular Elizabeth Warren, the senior senator from Massachusetts who recently went on a tweetstorm calling out Trump’s campaign as being powered by bigotry.
Here’s what else is real: @realDonaldTrump has built his campaign on racism, sexism, and xenophobia.Here’s what else is real: @realDonaldTrump has built his campaign on racism, sexism, and xenophobia.
There's more enthusiasm for @realDonaldTrump among leaders of the KKK than leaders of the political party he now controls.There's more enthusiasm for @realDonaldTrump among leaders of the KKK than leaders of the political party he now controls.
.@realDonaldTrump incites supporters to violence, praises Putin, and is "cool with being called an authoritarian.".@realDonaldTrump incites supporters to violence, praises Putin, and is "cool with being called an authoritarian."
“I think Elizabeth Warren’s really smart,” Clinton said, when Cooper asked if she agreed with the Democratic senator.“I think Elizabeth Warren’s really smart,” Clinton said, when Cooper asked if she agreed with the Democratic senator.
Although when asked if she thinks Trump is a racist, Clinton demurred.Although when asked if she thinks Trump is a racist, Clinton demurred.
“I’m gonna let people judge for themselves, but I have the highest regard for Elizabeth Warren,” she said.“I’m gonna let people judge for themselves, but I have the highest regard for Elizabeth Warren,” she said.
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President Barack Obama sipped filtered water in Flint, Michigan, this afternoon and assured parents that anyone older than six could do the same during a visit to a city still reeling from a scandal over lead-tainted drinking water.President Barack Obama sipped filtered water in Flint, Michigan, this afternoon and assured parents that anyone older than six could do the same during a visit to a city still reeling from a scandal over lead-tainted drinking water.
Obama made the trip to the mostly African American community to reassure residents that the water was safe even as he predicted it would take more than two years to replace the city’s aging pipes, which leached lead into the drinking water.Obama made the trip to the mostly African American community to reassure residents that the water was safe even as he predicted it would take more than two years to replace the city’s aging pipes, which leached lead into the drinking water.