Donald Trump brushed past criticism of his past political leanings arguing, “I am a conservative Republican but with a very big heart.”
Trump appearing on “The View” Thursday told host Joy Behar, “I do have a very big heart and I want to take care of people and that’s a very important part of leading.”
Trump explained “I used to be a Democrat and Ronald Reagan used to be a Democrat and he switched and I switched years ago.”
Joy Behar: A lot of people Donald think that you are still a Democrat. And I’m very interested in that part of you. Because a lot of what you say I think is correct. You want to tax hedge funders. You are not tearing up the Iranian Deal like some of your cohorts, Rubio and the rest of them. You also are very you’re receptive to Syrian refugees coming to this country which I think shows you have a heart. Are you a Democrat really at heart? Dave? What’s his name?
The View Panel: Donald.
Behar: Donald. I’m so used to calling you The Donald that I got… Tell me.
Donald Trump: Well, look, I do have a very big heart and I want to take care of people and that’s a very important part of leading and especially when you’re talking about leading the country, I used to be a Democrat and Ronald Reagan used to be a Democrat and he switched and I switched years ago. And now I’m a Republican, I am a conservative Republican but with a very big heart. We have to take care of people. Whether it’s on women’s health issues or so many other issues we have to take care of people. And I think that last issue is one of the reasons that everybody says and I mean you informed me today but I’m leading everywhere. I’m leading with women.