Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump tells Israel Hayom reporter Boaz Bismuth at the Mar-a-Lago Club in West Palm Beach, Florida: My success is tremendous news for Israel. Your friend is leading in the primaries. I love you.
Following Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's press conference at his Mar-a-Lago Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Tuesday, I was confused about where to exit the building.
Fortunately, my parents always taught me to use the main door. As I went up the stairs, I heard a familiar voice. A tall, broad man was standing there with his back to me, talking, laughing, and being photographed. I recognized Trump's back and approached him. I had met him for the first time in November 2012 in Boston, and since then have interviewed him twice in Nevada.
"Hi, I'm the journalist from Israel who interviewed you," I said.
"Sure, Boaz," Trump replied. "How are you?"
"Good, sir," I said. "Nice to see you. This is a big day for you."
"This is a big day for America and Americans and it is also a big day for me, I must admit," Trump said. "No one gave me a chance, you remember. We talked about it. And now support for me is only growing."
"Is your success good news for Israel?" I asked.
"It's tremendous news for Israel," he said. "Your friend is leading in the primaries. I've always been your friend, even at the toughest moments. And that's not going to change. I love you."
"You mentioned Iran in your remarks and the bad nuclear deal," I said.
"There are some things I don't want to talk about, it would not be wise," Trump said. "But if we're talking about good news for Israel, then of course it is less good news for those who don't like Israel."
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