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Commentary

July 21, 2016

Donald Trump Has Some Numbers

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Last night the New York Times promised to release a transcript of its interview with Donald Trump, and sometime during the night they did. It’s here. You’ll be unsurprised to learn that Trump wasn’t misquoted at all, as his campaign chairman alleged. Once again, Paul Manafort baldly lied to the press. He is truly a man after Trump’s own heart.

Here’s my favorite bit:

David, I have statisticians, and I know, like if I went to Pennsylvania, I say, “Give me the statistics on what is going on with respect to manufacturing.” Numbers — 45, 55, 65, I have states that are so bad. New England. Look at New England, what happened. Nafta has been a disaster for this country.

Trump has statisticians! They give him statistics! And numbers! For example, 45, 55, and 65. Those are great numbers. The best numbers. They are Trump’s numbers.