Trump Defends Manliness in Debate Centering on Rivals’ Attacks
- Billionaire pushes back on Rubio taunt about size of his hands
- All three Trump rivals say they would support him as nominee
Trump on the Defensive at Detroit Debate
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Republican front-runner Donald Trump defended his manliness against a taunt from rival Senator Marco Rubio during the party’s 11th presidential debate, while also offering an unusually blunt admission that he’s willing to show "some flexibility" and negotiate over the highly charged topic of immigration.
Signaling moderation as he eyes a potential general election campaign, the billionaire real estate mogul said he was altering his position on visas for highly skilled workers that are prized by the technology community.