Subject: FW: TrackerBASE Report: Donald Trump joint news conference for Governor Ventura 1/7/2000
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Subject: TrackerBASE Report: Donald Trump joint news conference for Governor Ventura 1/7/2000

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FROM:  Justin Lavoie

Location: FL

Date: 01/07/2000

RE: Donald Trump joint news conference for Governor Ventura

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Event Details:

Attendees/Audience: Radio

Press: C-SPAN

Summary of Event:  Donald says he built he wealth and does not come from the lucky sperm club. Says he would speak to other countries with tact and diplomacy.  Says he might run for president in the Reform Party.

Clip A:

0:26 Ventura: It is a pleasure to introduce DT. I know he does not like the cold weather here in Minnesota. It is great that he is here.

Question: I want to know what you think about not letting a 3 party in the presidential debate.

Ventura: I think it is despicable. I was at 10 percent when I started. I turned it around in 6 weeks. I think it is unfair. They do not want us in the reform party. They do not make money off of us. It is pretty sad.

3:45 DT: I agree. It is disgraceful. I watched the republican debate last night.

Question: Would you go to court?

DT: I will probably. Let him spend his money first.

5:38 Question: (Inaudible)

DT: That would not discourage me from running. I am not going to ask Ventura for support, because I have no decided if I will run or not.

6:36 Question: Will you endorse Trump if he becomes a candidate?

Ventura: I am not sure. I would consider him. He is not a candidate. I do not want to look stupid if he decides not to run.

8:40 Question: Does he have a window to wait?

DT:I waited until the last second. I think DT can wait as long as he needs to.

10:52 Question: Who belongs to the lucky Sperm club, is it Forbes, or is it Bush, or…

DT: I created my wealth. There is a difference from creating your own wealth and being a part of the lucky sperm club. A number of people running are.

11:32 Question: Are you waiting to see how the economy will be doing before you run?

DT: Maybe a little bit, but in general, the reform party candidate will do better when isn’t doing to good. I think to get votes… If the economy were to tube, which I hope it doesn’t, the reform party candidate would do better.

Ventura: My candidacy was during an economic upswing. I think the reform party needs to not face an incumbent. Which right now if one ran, there would not be an incumbent to face.  That bodes well for a 3 party wins.

12:44 Question: (Inaudible question about George W bush)

Ventura: I did not see it until real late at night. I have not been focused with all the national issues.

Question: Would you be on a DT ticket?

Ventura: Do not count on it. I made a promise to be governor of Minnesota. I intend to fulfill that promise. I am not a career politician.

13:45 Question: (inaudible.)

Ventura: If Donald Trump doesn’t run I would support John Anderson long before I supported Mr. Buchanan.

Question: Splits in the reform party?

Ventura: there are no splits in the reform party. All other are former leaders. My advice would be that the convection should be in Minnesota.  The money belongs here in Minnesota.

15:26 Question: As Donald said earlier that if he decides to run that you would probably endorse him.

DT: I did not say that. When did I say that?

Ventura: We caught you press.

DT: He is the New York post, don’t worry. He just hides his head.

Ventura: If you weren’t here he would have gotten away with that question.

DT: That is alright, its NY Post.

16:00 Question: (Inaudible.)

DT: This is a person that has shown you can be independent. You can win. There is some in fighting. It will probably stop.

Ventura: I received virtually no help.

17:03 Question: Is this a book tour promotion, more than a presidential campaign? Can you address that please?

DT: I do not need this for that. I am selling condominiums like crazy. If the book is successful or not, will not matter economically to me either way. I will still eat tomorrow night. There is not a lot of money in book sales anyway.

17:45 Question: Why, what, Why

DT: I am very seriously looking at if I can win. I don’t want to just go out and get 20 percent of the vote. I want to win. If I can win, I think I can do a good job. Does Bush know that he can win? Bush had it made 2 months ago. I want to know that I have a good chance at winning. Under good circumstances I would run.

18:58 Question: (Inaudible.)

DT: It’s been amazing. On TV we have had the highest ratings.

Question: how will you bring this party together?

Ventura: that is not my job. I am the governor of the state of Minnesota. That is not my job to do.

20:50 Question: will you do anything to help the reform party?

DT: Are you talking to me? I think Ventura will be big factor in the reform party. Ventura is a winner.

21:45 Question: What are some of your foreign issues qualifications?

DT: Well I think you all know what my qualifications are. We have done an amazing job in the biggest toughest city in the world. I have become the biggest developer. I deal with foreigners all the time. I know many foreign leaders. Probably better than candidates running on the republican or democratic tickets. There would be a lot less gridlock in Washington if I won.

22:37 Question: (Inaudible.)

DT: We have too much tact and diplomacy, in dealing with some of the foreign countries we deal with. Some of our trading partners are ripping us off big time. When spoken to properly they would not be doing that anymore.

23:17 Question: Youth Vote. Do you have a strategy to get a youth behind you?

DT: You have to get everyone. You have 25 percent of people who with vote party line no matter who is running. You have to get everyone, or you will not win. I am not impressed with the current candidates.

Ventura: I won every age group up to age 65. You cannot focus on one particular market. 15 percent is awful.

26:06: Question: Is there anyone on the horizon who you want to endorse other than Donald Trump?

Ventura: Um, It is a long way away. I have no been searching for anyone.

Question: So you are probably just going to endorse DT if he runs.

DT: NY post, does not worry about it.

Ventura: Until DT becomes a candidate, then ask me then.

29:00 Question: Are you worried that reporters will start digging around?

DT: I have been an open book for 20 years. If you had found anything, you would have found it by now. I do not care.

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