Trump to Jewish Coalition: ‘You’re Not Going to Support Me Because I Don’t Want Your Money’

[RUSH TRANSCRIPT]

“So again, you’re not going to support me, even though you know I’m the best thing that could ever happen to Israel (Laughter) and I’ll be that. And the — I know why you not going to support me. And you know, you’re not going to support me because I don’t want your money. Isn’t that crazy? (Laughter) No, it’s true. You know, I [indecipherable] your money, I think I have a damn good chance. And I think, I’d get more money than anybody else. Do you know the money I have turned down? This is not been my life, turning down money. Guys want to give me millions. I would have made poor Jeb Bush — I mean, this poor guy with his low energy, it’s sad. [indecipherable] sad. I came up with that term, became so defining, it’s like having it on his forehead ‘I am [indecipherable].’ No, no, it’s sad. He raised $125 million. Which means he’s controlled totally, totally controlled by the people that gave him the money. That’s why you don’t want to give me money, OK? But, that’s OK. You want to control your own politician, that’s fine. Good. But I will — think about that [indecipherable], don’t worry about. I understand — hey — I five months ago, I was with you. (Laughter) (Applause) Who is better than me? Who is better than me? I gave $350,000 to the Republican Governors Association — I never even got a letter of thank you. It’s true. Three hundred and fifty thousand — I didn’t receive one letter, not one letter from one governor — stupid. The good thing is, I don’t give any — why would I give any more? You don’t get a thank you letter? (Laughter) Politicians, remember this, politicians forget. Politicians generally aren’t competent. And the one thing they are good at, is getting elected. And that’s what you’re going to end up having. But I would love your support, but I don’t want your money, and I appreciate it. Now let’s take some questions, OK? Good.” (Applause)