Commentators are missing the point with Trump presser with 4 women. It's not about winning this or that group. It's about freaking out HRC.
— Robert Draper (@DraperRobert) October 9, 2016
What is she supposed to freak out about — that he'll accidentally burn down the building when he sets himself on fire? https://t.co/LEKcuRTWlV
— Josh Barro (@jbarro) October 9, 2016
"He turned and headed back to the tower, clapping his hands as if to applaud his supporters, and himself." https://t.co/PA0b6ThpAi
— Jamil Smith (@JamilSmith) October 9, 2016
… Mr. Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, an observant Jew who normally does not work on the Sabbath, was among those who gathered with him on Saturday, although the candidate’s oldest daughter, Ivanka, was not. Mr. Trump’s oldest son, Donald Jr., was there. Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey and Rudolph W. Giuliani also showed up, as did the Republican National Committee chairman, Reince Priebus.
Mr. Christie and Mr. Priebus told Mr. Trump that the situation with other Republicans was becoming dire. Other advisers assured Mr. Trump that attacking Mrs. Clinton over her husband’s behavior with women, and over reports that she had defended his behavior, would help rally Republicans again.
Ms. Trump and the rest of the Trump family made plans to travel with the candidate to the debate, in part to buoy his spirits.
But the real source of comfort to Mr. Trump seemed to be the small band of supporters waving Trump signs on the Fifth Avenue sidewalk outside the building. His fans clashed with people walking by, including a woman who told a female Trump supporter that she should go back to her “trailer.”
Mr. Trump could not resist the scene. Just before 5 p.m., he descended from what his aides grandly call “the residence” and strode through the marbled lobby, with his son and his campaign manager, Kellyanne Conway, in tow.
He slipped through the glass front door, startling some of his star-struck supporters.
The crowd screamed and reached out to touch his suit jacket. He bathed in the rapturous admiration.
He pumped his right fist in the air and smiled. He looked rejuvenated.
He stayed for just five minutes, electrifying the scene.
But before he departed, one reporter screamed a question at him, asking whether he would remain in the race. “Hundred percent,” Mr. Trump replied…
So many self-righteous hypocrites. Watch their poll numbers – and elections – go down!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 9, 2016
Tremendous support (except for some Republican "leadership"). Thank you.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 9, 2016
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