The Donald claims he was offered a prime gig as a speaker at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., later this month.
The failing New York Daily News knowingly incorrectly reported that I wanted to speak at the Republican National Convention–wrong!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 10, 2012
As we told the @nydailynews, I was asked to speak at the RNC but said no, because I will be doing something much bigger–just watch!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 10, 2012
Something … bigger? Yikes!
Trump says he'll be "doing something much bigger" at the GOP Convention. You know what that means… new edition of the Trump Board Game!
— Jim Geraghty (@jimgeraghty) August 10, 2012
Newsmax backs up Trump’s convention-related tweets, claiming that “sources with knowledge of convention plans” say he “declined an offer to deliver a prime-time speech.”
I'd like to thank the RNC for inviting birther Trump to speak at the convention. Great use of that whole "judgement" thing there. #headdesk
— Kemberlee Kaye (@KemberleeKaye) August 10, 2012
https://twitter.com/BenHowe/statuses/233932632931581952
But did the GOP really invite the outspoken birther and anti-vaxxer to speak at the convention? Some conservatives are skeptical.
Come on guys. Fairly obvious what happened here. Trump wanted to speak, wasn't given a spot, so to save face he leaked he declined one.
— (((AG))) (@AGHamilton29) August 10, 2012
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https://twitter.com/NathanWurtzel/statuses/233933885426266112
We’d like to hear the long-form announcement, please.
Trump also confirmed that he’ll be honored as “Statesman of the Year” the day before the convention.
I will be speaking the night before the RNC in Sarasota, FL, when I receive the "Statesman of the Year" award.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 10, 2012
Hmm.
Donald Trump is being honored the day before the Republican Convention in Florida as "Statesman of the Year" – he's a statesman?
— ████ is n?t Normal (@bshirley) August 10, 2012
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