Donald Trump disinvited from RedState Gathering after comments about Megyn Kelly; Update: Trump camp responds

Posted at 12:07 am on August 8, 2015 by Doug P.

Donald Trump’s comments Friday night about Fox News’ Megyn Kelly have prompted RedState’s Erick Erickson to remove Trump from the schedule of speakers at #RSG15:

I have rescinded my invitation to Mr.Trump. While I have tried to give him great latitude, his remark about Megyn Kelly was a bridge too far
— Erick Erickson (@EWErickson) August 8, 2015

I have invited @MegynKelly to attend tomorrow night’s RedState Gathering event in place of Donald Trump.
— Erick Erickson (@EWErickson) August 8, 2015

But given it is last minute and she has a family and it is the weekend, @megynkelly probably can’t attend. But I’d love to have her.
— Erick Erickson (@EWErickson) August 8, 2015

Trump was scheduled to speak at #RSG15 tomorrow evening.

@EWErickson We haven't always agreed, but sincerely grateful for this move.
— AG (@AG_Conservative) August 8, 2015

@EWErickson Good call. Not easy but right.
— laurakfillault (@laurakfillault) August 8, 2015

Update: Team Trump responds:

Trump spox on RedState disinvitation: "This is just another example of weakness through being politically correct."
— Zeke Miller (@ZekeJMiller) August 8, 2015

TRUMP CAMP slams Erickson in e-mail to @washingtonpost: "… blame Erick Erickson, your weak and pathetic leader."
— Robert Costa (@costareports) August 8, 2015

"This is just another [ex.] of weakness through being politically correct… We'll now be doing another campaign stop at another location."
— Robert Costa (@costareports) August 8, 2015

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