Trump Tries to Capitalize as Clinton Regrets ‘Deplorables’ Comment
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump speaks on Sept. 9, 2016, in Pensacola, Florida.
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Hillary Clinton said Saturday that she regrets describing half of Donald Trump's supporters as a “basket of deplorables” in a speech at a fundraiser, as Trump’s campaign tried to capitalize on what it considered a major gaffe by the Democratic presidential nominee.
Trump’s running mate, Indiana Governor Mike Pence, lambasted Clinton in a midday speech at a gathering of conservative voters, and campaign officials instructed surrogates to highlight Clinton's remarks in their public appearances.