Trump defended Republican representative Jeff Fortenberry for 'possibly telling some lies to investigators.'
, in my opinion a criminal, is allowed to spend $500 million and therefore able to change the course of a Presidential Election, and nothing happens to them."
Trump's comments refer to a number of politicians and former government employees who he believes tried to undermine his presidency by speaking out against him. Former President Donald Trump defended U.S. Representative Jeff Fortenberry following the Republican's indictment for lying to federal authorities about a $30,000 campaign contribution. Pictured: Trump speaks during a campaign rally at the Treasure Island Hotel & Casino on October 8, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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