Donald Trump has no hard feelings toward Rupert Murdoch.
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During an interview with the Hollywood Reporter published Wednesday, the Republican presidential candidate was asked what he really thinks about the media mogul.
“Rupert is a tremendous guy,” Trump said. “I think Rupert is one of the people I really respect and like. And I think Rupert respects what I’ve done.”
Last July, Murdoch sent out several tweets criticizing Trump’s comments on immigration. He changed his tune this March when he said the Republican party “would be mad” not to unify around Trump. (RELATED: How Donald Trump Wins Over A Crowd)
Mexican immigrants, as with all immigrants, have much lower crime rates than native born. Eg El Paso safest city in U.S. Trump wrong.
— Rupert Murdoch (@rupertmurdoch) July 12, 2015
When is Donald Trump going to stop embarrassing his friends, let
alone the whole country?— Rupert Murdoch (@rupertmurdoch) July 19, 2015
As predicted, Trump reaching out to make peace with Republican "establishment". If he becomes inevitable party would be mad not to unify.
— Rupert Murdoch (@rupertmurdoch) March 2, 2016
“When I got into the world of politics, that was a different realm for me and maybe he felt differently,” Trump continued.
“But I think he respects what I’ve done and he’s a tremendous guy and I think we have a very good relationship.”