Donald Trump abruptly ended an interview near the US-Mexico border in Arizona on Thursday, claiming “we are in danger” in light of how authorities in that state have not been able to to find a man who threatened to kill him.
NewsNation Citing the “situation” in southern Arizona, reporter Ali Bradley couldn’t get his entire question out before Trump cut things off.
“Can I tell you something,” he said. “We’re in danger standing here talking, so let’s not talk anymore. No, I know that, but they don’t want me standing here. They don’t want you standing here either.”
Trump then got into his vehicle surrounded by Secret Service agents.
The majority of Bradley’s interview concerned Trump’s relationship with Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.who will reportedly dropping out of the race and supports the former president. Kennedy too seems to search the promise of a government post if Trump were to be elected.
In the brief interview, Trump claimed he and Kennedy “haven’t talked about it yet,” but didn’t rule it out.
“We’ll see. I have a lot of respect for him, and I think he has a lot of respect for me. I just heard this as a news flash, and you know, we’ve had a good relationship for a long time. If he supports it would be an honor for me, Trump said.
“I have good respect for him. Smart guy. A little different, but very smart. And we’ll take his support.”
Kennedy and Trump are both scheduled to hold campaign events in Arizona on Friday, about 30 minutes apart.
When asked if they would meet on the same stage, Trump did not reveal much at all.
“We’ll see what happens,” he said.
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