Presidential candidate Donald Trump apologized on harsh comments against women in 2005 video.
US Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump apologized early Saturday for vulgar language he used about women. This is about the remarks of the businessman on groping and kissing women in a 2005 video.
The said video surfaced Friday and its release has rocked his campaign.
“I’ve said and done things I regret,” he said. “Anyone who knows me knows these words don’t reflect who I am. I said it, I was wrong, and I apologize.”
The Washington Post released the shocking video of the businessman where he can be heard offensively bragging about grabbing women and pursuing sex with them with impunity.
In the 2005 video, Trump is heard using predatory language as he describes hitting on a married woman and grabbing women’s crotches.
“When you’re a star they let you do it. You can do anything,” he says.
Hours after the release, Trump offered the filmed remarks which is believed to be the first full public apology that he has made in the duration of a campaign laced with insults and rhetoric.
“I’ve never said I’m a perfect person nor pretended to be someone I’m not,” Trump said.
“I pledge to be a better man tomorrow.”
Despite the public apology, Trump has not avoided to attack others especially the family members of his opponent in the Presidential race.
The provocative billionaire quickly and defiantly pivoted from his own crisis to attack the husband of his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton. He said the former president Bill Clinton has also “abused” women.
“I’ve said some foolish things, but there’s a big difference between the words and actions of other people,” he said. “Bill Clinton has actually abused women, and Hillary has bullied, attacked, and shamed his victims.”
“We’ll discuss this in the coming days,” Trump said. “See you at the debate on Sunday.”
Trump will square off against Clinton for the second time on Sunday, in St. Louis. His crisis about the vulgar language against women comes at a precarious moment for his campaign.
As of now, he is trailing the Democratic nominee in the polls, and with Clinton enjoying a dramatic lead over her opponent with women voters.