2016 Presidential Race: Donald Trump's Top 10 Most Controversial Quotes During Campaign
Check out 10 of the most controversial, sometimes funny, but altogether ridiculous quotes of Donald Trump.
Over the past couple of months, Donald Trump has become such an international sensation, not mainly due to his hopes of becoming the next U.S. president, but largely because of his ridiculously delivered statements which have now been tagged as his most controversial quotes.
It is worth noting that even before the business mogul announced his run for presidency, he has clashed with so many celebrities, TV personalities, other businessmen, and as expected, prominent political figures.
Below are 10 of the most controversial, sometimes funny, but altogether ridiculous quotes of Trump as compiled by major news outlets.
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1. A wall on the U.S. border with Mexico
Last year, Trump received flak from people across the globe for proposing the construction of a giant wall to keep Mexicans out. According to CNN, he said during a June rally that Mexico isn't bringing in the best of its workers to the U.S. "When Mexico sends it people, they're not sending their best... They're bringing drugs. They're bringing crime. They're rapists," he said.
2. Claims of being handsome
During an August rally, Trump responded to the hate he received after throwing comments at Megyn Kelly, who pressed him about his sexist comments at a presidential debate. "It is very hard for them to attack me on looks, because I am so good looking," he declared.
3. Attacks on Carly Fiorina
Way before Carly Fiorina decided to drop out of the Republican race, Trump commented on the Hewlett-Packard CEO's looks. "Look at that face! Would anyone vote for that? Can you imagine that, the face of our next president," Trump said.
4. On TV ratings if ever he decides to leave the presidential race
It turns out that Trump believes he is the reason television is a success. Referring to the rumors last year that he might just drop out of the race due to the hate he receives from various sects and entities, he said, "There'd be a major collapse of television ratings...it would become a depression in television."
5. On Muslims entering the country
While many organizations and personalities have said they will continue to embrace the Muslim community wanting to enter the U.S., Trump has other plans. According to US Weekly, he said in December, "Donald J. Trump is calling for a total and complete shutdown of Muslims entering the United States."
6. Refusal to apologize for comments
Visiting Jimmy Fallon on "The Tonight Show" didn't end Trump's brash-talking as he explained that for one to apologize, there just has to be a wrong deed. "I think apologizing's a great thing, but you have to be wrong. I will absolutely apologize, sometime in the hopefully distant future, if I'm ever wrong," he said.
7. Attacks on Heidi Klum
Aside from Fiorina and Kelly, Trump has also gone as far as calling out supermodel Heidi Klum for being less than a perfect ten - in his opinion. "Heidi Klum. Sadly, she's no longer a 10."
8. Attacks on President Barack Obama
Trump isn't one who limits himself to throwing darts at celebrities and famous people. He's also known for having something big against the current U.S. president. During his campaign, he mentioned that Obama isn't a U.S.-born citizen. "An 'extremely credible source' has called my office and told me that Barack Obama's birth certificate is a fraud," he said, as per Marie Claire.
9. On rumors of Robert Pattinson getting back with Kristen Stewart
It has become apparent over the years that Trump likes to talk about Hollywood. During one of his rallies, he made sure that the world understood that he is not a fan of Stewart for Pattision. "Robert Pattinson should not take back Kristen Stewart. She cheated on him like a dog and will do it again =- just watch. He can do much better!" he said.
10. On dating his daughter
Probably one of the most eye-popping remarks Trump ever delivered during his campaign was that of dating his daughter, Ivanka, if she weren't his child. "I've said if Ivanka were'nt my daughter, perhaps I'd be dating her," he nonchalantly exclaimed.
Trump is now the only Republican presidential candidate as John Kasich has also recently given up. He is currently fighting to become the next U.S. president against Democrats Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton.
