My critics are foolish, I’m not a bigot and I regret nothing: Trump stands by call to ban Muslim immigration despite nationwide fury – as GOP descends into chaos while he hints at independent run
Donald Trump labeled individuals who oppose his plan to ban Muslim immigration into the United States ‘foolish’ on Tuesday
Trump also said in an interview with Barbara Walters on Tuesday he is not a bigot and does not regret his proposed ban on Muslims
He said he has ‘tremendous relationships’ with many Muslims who completely agree with him on this issue
Latest poll – taken before Muslim comments – shows two-thirds of Trump supporters would vote for him in a third-party run
Almost every other GOP candidate turned their fire on him in wake of call – but he tweeted about independent run in show of bravado
By CHRIS SPARGO
DAILYMAIL.COM
9 December 2015
Donald Trump has branded people who oppose his plans to ban Muslim immigration ‘foolish’ and insisted he is not a bigot, amid nationwide and global condemnation.
One day after his call to ban all Muslims from entering the United States, Trump defended his plan to Barbara Walters on ABC News and in a series of tweets.
The tycoon is at the center of a growing tidal wave of criticism from the White House, the entire GOP establishment, the leaders of Britain and France and many more people across the globe.
But he tweeted on Tuesday night: ‘Wow, what a day. So many foolish people that refuse to acknowledge the tremendous danger and uncertainty of certain people coming into U.S.’
That was hours after he told Walters that he is not bigot and is ‘doing the right thing’ – as his poll numbers remain strong.
In New Hampshire, the most moderate of the early primary states, Trump went up to 32 percent support in one poll, though those numbers were determined prior to the statements he made on Monday.
He has even suggested that he could mount an independent run for President, taking his supporters with him, if the Republican party squeeze him out,
This comes even as scholars agree that banning Muslims from entering the United States is unconstitutional – and even if it were not illegal, practical considerations make it impossible to enforce.
That does not seem to phase Trump however, who tweeted Tuesday; ‘Our country is facing a major threat from radical Islamic terrorism. We better get very smart, and very tough, FAST, before it is too late!’
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