Republican frontrunner Donald Trump has announced his intention to skip his planned Saturday speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), America’s largest gathering of conservatives, following a fierce and deeply personal GOP debate Thursday.
Trump announced his intention early Friday. The Washington Times first reported the news, which CPAC officials confirmed via Twitter.
Very disappointed @realDonaldTrump has decided at the last minute to drop out of #CPAC — his choice sends a clear message to conservatives.
— CPAC (@CPAC) March 4, 2016
The rest of the Republican presidential field — Gov. John Kasich, Sen. Marco Rubio, Sen. Ted Cruz, and Dr. Ben Carson — are still scheduled to appear at the conference.
The Trump campaign announced the billionaire had scheduled a rally in Kansas, so had to miss the conference.
“Mr. Trump would like to thank Matt Schlapp and all of the executives at CPAC and looks forward to returning to next year, hopefully as president of the United States,” Trump’s campaign said.
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I fully agree with Trump decision.to skip the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC).. that is a snake-pit waiting to spring on Trump. The entire GOP elitist good ole boys club is jealously trying to keep their cushy secret society intact, and have their long knives out to butcher Trump.
The GOP elitist’s would rather team up with the DEM elitist’s in DC as they both have had a long, long gravy train in tandem.
Or maybe a snake that doesn’t want to be eaten alive!!!
I agree also! Trump 2016
He didn’t want to speak at a forum which required him to actually answer questions afterward from real conservatives. Instead he went to Kansas to campaign, which worked out real good for him. Kansas results, Cruz 51%, Chump 24%. Ok trumpsters, lets hear the excuses!
Regarding Saturday Conference, if someone can explain role of dr. Carson there.
Once, I heard he is pulling out, than what? He didn’t even won one state.
He deserved credit for his neuro-surgical skills, but he is not strong enough to lead our Country.
America now needs very strong leader and businessman, who can unify Country.
Regarding Trump decision, evidently he made commitment with Kansas, and he wants to keep his word.
I wouldn’t question his decision.
WAKE UP AMERICA, WE THE PEOPLE, OUR VOICES SHOULD BE HEARD.
STAND WITH TRUMP AND WE WILL WIN FREEDOM AND RESPECT FOR OUR COUNTRY.
Trump should visit working class folks who want to elect him. He should ignore the status quo Romneyites who want to see Hillary back in power.
I, as a Republican, am totally embarrassed with the RNC as I know who is behind the bashing of Trump. What happened to “we the people” elect the candidates.
I wonder if Mitt Witt will be there? Just wouldn’t seem right not having another crybaby like Boehner in attendance.
IT WAS A GOOD MOVE ON MR TRUMPS PART
Trump was smart not to show up at the conference , their all out to get him, who is drawing 10,20,30 thousand at his ralleys nobody else even comes close, inspite of what the GOP tries to do TRUMP WILL WIN THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ARE BEHIND HIM.
Trump 2016
No point in Trump attending! He will have 2 little boys on each side banging pots and pans! It was a smart decision and not in his best interest to go! Just another set up, bashing him! Face it, they don’t want anyone in WH they have not paid for by donations or else they won’t have any say on things they want voted on! Is it really a democracy when the the Republican Party is tells us all they will figure out a way around the voters! Pure fraud
I don’t blame Trump for criss crossing the country to doing more rally’s. These cpack people are on there own agenda. Go Trump!!!!!!!!!!!! He’s the business man in the group and that is what Americans need. Not another lawyer politician. Not A Rafael Edward Cruz or an anchor baby Rubio .
Oh by the way Romney is washed up in dodge scum.
Our Nation is Governed by Two Criminal Organizations, the Democratir and Republican National Commities!
Had both not been based in Washington DC they would have been prosecuted under Federal RICO Statues as Racateer Influenced and Currupt Organizations.. God Bless Donald Trump
He is our last hope to save our Country.
Romney needs to shut his pie whole . I voted for him and he is three time loser.
Mitt is so jealous he can’t see straight! Trump is showing Mitt what to do when u run for President! You don’t go on vacation! U fight for it!!! Rubio is the one who started the small hands small man parts and of course Trump would respond! But of course the headlines say Trump talked about his penis size but that’s not true! Rubio started it but u don’t hear about the golden boy they are trying to pay for so the can control the WH! But we Trump supporters understand what’s going on!
While I’m for Cruz, I don’t fault Trump for skipping a meeting where a large organized group would walk out on his speech.
Did anyone notice that Rubio is the ONLY one that did show up? By the way, if you look at his record, Rubio is the Republican establishment’s very own left wing liberal. He voted with the pack of 8 to legalize the 12 (actually 30) million illegals here. Go back to your Miami gay bar, boi! GO TRUMP!
Trump is where he should be. Campaigning in a state that is voting today. Why are all the other presidential candidates at CPAC? Seems they’re the ones that have their priorities messed up.
I am registered as an Independent but if Trump is selected by the GOP voters I will vote for him. We the people may not be Far right conservatives but may lean toward moderate conservatives ! At this point I do not feel that either party really listens to the people Both parties are run by the Elite politicians and they owe the rich who donate big money towards the campaigns ! We need to have a shake up in Washington ! We need to also have term limits on all of the politicians and we need to limit how much time is spent on these campaigns ! It might be worth mentioning that all Trump voters are not poor , uneducated nor ignorant !
i think RUBIO WILL BE OUR NEXT PRESIDENT!!!