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Donald Trump: My Side of the Trump University Story

June 7, 2016 - 5:00pm
Donald Trump
Donald Trump

It is unfortunate that my comments have been misconstrued as a categorical attack against people of Mexican heritage. I am friends with and employ thousands of people of Mexican and Hispanic descent. The American justice system relies on fair and impartial judges. All judges should be held to that standard.

I do not feel that one’s heritage makes them incapable of being impartial, but, based on the rulings that I have received in the Trump University civil case, I feel justified in questioning whether I am receiving a fair trial.

Over the past few weeks, I have watched as the media have reported one inaccuracy after another concerning the ongoing litigation involving Trump University. There are several important facts the public should know and that the media has failed to report.

Throughout the litigation my attorneys have continually demonstrated that students who participated in Trump University were provided a substantive, valuable education based upon a curriculum developed by professors from Northwestern University, Columbia Business School, Stanford University and other respected institutions. And, the response from students was overwhelming. Over a five year period, more than 10,000 paying students filled out surveys giving the courses high marks and expressing their overwhelming satisfaction with Trump University’s programs. For example:

Former student Tarla Makaeff, the original plaintiff in the litigation, not only completed multiple surveys rating Trump University’s three-day seminar “excellent” in every category, but also praised Trump University’s mentorship program in a glowing 5 plus minute video testimonial. When asked “how could Trump University help to meet [her] goals”, she simply stated “[c]ontinue to offer great classes.” Once the plaintiffs’ lawyers realized how disastrous a witness she was, they asked to have her removed from the case. Over my lawyers’ objections, the judge granted the plaintiffs’ motion, but allowed the case to continue.

Art Cohen, a lead plaintiffs in the litigation, completed a survey in which he not only rated Trump University’s three-day seminar “excellent” in virtually every category, but went so far as to indicate that he would “attend another Trump University seminar” and even “recommend Trump University seminars to a friend.” When asked how Trump University could improve the seminar, Mr. Cohen’s only suggestion was to “[h]ave lunch sandwiches brought in” and make the lunch break 45 minutes.

Former student Bob Giullo, who has been critical of Trump University in numerous interviews and negative advertisements from my political opponents, also expressed his satisfaction, rating Trump University’s programs “excellent” in every category. When asked how Trump University could improve its programs, Mr. Giullo simply asked that students be provided “more comfortable chairs.”

Indeed, these are just a few of literally thousands of positive surveys, all of which can be viewed online here.

For those students who decided that Trump University’s programs were not for them, the company had a generous refund policy, offering a full refund to any student who asked for their money back within 3 days of signing up for a program or by the end of the first day of any multi-day program, whichever came later.

Normally, legal issues in a civil case would be heard in a neutral environment. However, given my unique circumstances as nominee of the Republican Party and the core issues of my campaign that focus on illegal immigration, jobs and unfair trade, I have concerns as to my ability to receive a fair trial.

I am fighting hard to bring jobs back to the United States. Many companies – like Ford, General Motors, Nabisco, Carrier – are moving production to Mexico. Drugs and illegal immigrants are also pouring across our border. This is bad for all Americans, regardless of their heritage.

Due to what I believe are unfair and mistaken rulings in this case and the Judge’s reported associations with certain professional organizations, questions were raised regarding the Obama appointed Judge’s impartiality. It is a fair question. I hope it is not the case.

While this lawsuit should have been dismissed, it is now scheduled for trial in November. I do not intend to comment on this matter any further. With all of the thousands of people who have given the courses such high marks and accolades, we will win this case.

Businessman and celebrity Donald J. Trump is the presumptive 2016 Republican nominee for president of the United States.

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The left and the despicable Establishment Republicans all attack Donald Trump because he threatens the status quo. The left wants a diminished, socialist America which will eventually lead to the joys Venezuela is currently experiencing. They will always use their worn out schemes and call anyone who disagrees with them, a racist, a misogynist, and anything else they think will work. Establishment Republicans want to continue their gravy train, go along with Democrats, and keep your power, perks, and ponzi schemes. Let's Make America Great Again. Vote Donald Trump For President Of The U.S.A..

I voted for Reagan twice. Bush#1, Dole, Bush#2 twice, and Mcain. I could not vote for Romney because he was a wealthy snob in my opinion; so I sat out the election. Trump has now become so polarizing and clearly a racist; how could he possibly be President to the majority of Americans? What really bothers me, is his refusal to realese his tax returns. The I.R.S. has said specifically that you can release your tax returns while being audited. Trump refuses to do so. So what is he hiding? We already know about his bankrupted businesses that caused hundreds of working people to lose their jobs; including food suppliers and consrtuction companies who were paid 30 cents on the dollar (which then caused them to then fold and they had to fire their workers). How much has he paid in taxes? Has he paid any? Is he really as wealthy as he said he is? Either he gets on the stick with all of these things and stops compulsively saying things that don't have anything to do with my own conservative principles, or I'll sit out this election too! There are a hell of alot of screwy things on the other side. But I will not vote at all unless he starts answering some of these questions and releases his tax returns.

Even if the loser won he'll be impeached after being convicted of fraud in the trump u case. The trump u itself is a fraud as it was never legal as a uni. Now this liberal conman has found out like rush did, another liberal, if you bait right wing fools you can play them like puppets, sheep they are........ If you want to con people the right is best as so easily fooled.

HaHa!!!!!! You all are stuck with the fool trump and nothing you can do about it but lose............. You think after hearing him for 6 more months how anyone votes go would be stupid......... Bit the Republican party seems to be the party of stupid now lock, stock and barrel. ......... . Not only will trump cause you to lose the president but the Senate and house too. Thank you Republican 's and trump for completely destroying yourselves. Couldn't happen to nicer people.

LOSER . . . . . . . whining about losing . . . . . so, if you feel you're being unfairly treated, have your attorneys file motions claiming that and listing your reasons . . . . . . . . . . . . oh, but why hasn't that been done . . . . . . . because, lawyers can face actual disbarment for filing such racist, false charges . . . . . . . . . as to that Trump claim "I do not intend to comment on this matter any further" . . . . . . . couldn't even last the day out . . . . . . watch it continue to be violated in the future . . . . . . . Trump the whining LOSER . . . . . . . . increasingly, even the GOP feels he's being racist and just plain . . . . . . . . . . PATHETIC . . .

I don't understand why it's so hard for people to admit there is racism against white people -- especially if they're Christian. When was the last time a black person was charged with a hate crime against a white person even though they stated that's why they were committing a crime against them? Think about who gets jobs, promotions, acceptance at colleges, getting financial or medical assistance when needed etc. , because of their race (just ask Elizabeth Warren). Illegals receive better medical treatment than our Veterans. It's all around you -- every day. If Trump was Hispanic or Black and said this about a white judge, he would be immediately believed by everyone -- especially the media, and probably would have been forced to resign his seat by now. The fact that this judge was born in IN means nothing. Do you think all those thugs rioting at Trump rallies, beating people up, destroying property, waving the Mexican flag while burning the American flag are illegals?

Yes, Yes, Trump is the true victim here . . . . . . . . . stated like a true clueless, angry Aryan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PATHETIC . . . .

He is temperamentally unfit to be President. End of story.

The comments "by Trump" seem implausible that he could have written this, as when he speaks, rarely are there more than five words in a sentence. The quality of his speaking is at fourth to fifth grade level at best, as has been observed by multiple knowledgeable experts who study speeches. He had an employee pen this for him as his ability to be articulate has never presented itself to the public. That alone should scare the bejabbers out of us, as he will be representing our entire country to the world, yet Trump has proven he can't do much more than rant, repeat, insult and bully when he is behind a microphone. We need an articulate, unbiased , fair minded and reasonable speaking individual, which is the antithesis of Trump. His bigotry and racist comments do not serve him well, nor our country. I find it ironic that when an American Judge who was born in Indiana happens to have a Hispanic name, Trump immediately assumes he will not get a fair trial.

Except it isn't just a Hispanic name, if you are following along you would know he is a politically active judge and a member of La Raza Lawyers Association. Would you want a judge that belong to the KKK Lawyers Association???

If you do your research, as Trump should have done, then the truth of the actual La Raza organization that this judge is a member would be evident. There are numerous groups with the name La Raza in their title. This judge belongs to a professional organization La Raza Lawyers of San Diego. This is NOT to be confused with The National Council of La Raza, which is an extreme group with criticism of Trump's proposals. Trump and his organization once again demonstrated their lack of research and jumped to conclusions with very thin skin and biased opinions. It would almost be like saying all Italian-American organizations are the Mafia....how ridiculous!

They could have chose another name beside La Raza (The Race)- why not Latinos. And why do they consider La Raza as part of their community? "The SDLRLA’s website includes a side-panel on their site titled "Community" which includes links to a variety of groups, including the National Council of La Raza." This judge should have never accepted this case.

And are you aware of their mission? To help illegals.

Yet another test to know who the RINOs are! I especially thought it was humerus to see Fox's black moderators express indignation. Hope Ryan gets replaced. Just don't get how everyone in Washington thinks he is so great?? I don't believe he is on America's side and will fight your agenda more than he ever fought Obama's.

Do worry as Ryan will be replaced by a demo as trump brings the Republican party to it's knees for all it's race baiting, corporate welfare, etc is now coming home to roost. HaHa.

You are exactly right. Not a peep out of any of them while Obama's radical agenda passed. Those conservatives in the house & senate are as phony as their values & principles.

My advise is to move on. No, I mean, when a lying socialist media toad asks the first phrase of Trump U...., move on to the next person, cut the little sucker off at the knees. And one other piece of advise, please end the clown show the "Whitehouse Press Circus" when you are sworn in. It leads to disaster.

Yes this is all bogus - with so many rave reviews from even the plaintiff - it should have been dropped.. Where is the outrage on Hillary's College scam and the thousands of other things.. Media is scum and trying to destroy the country..

Exactly -- this is the story they should be covering: "In April 2015, Bill Clinton was forced to abruptly resign from his lucrative perch as honorary chancellor of Laureate Education, a for-profit college company. The reason for Clinton’s immediate departure: Clinton Cash revealed, and Bloomberg confirmed, that Laureate funneled Bill Clinton $16.46 million over five years while Hillary Clinton’s State Dept. pumped at least $55 million to a group run by Laureate’s founder and chairman, Douglas Becker, a man with strong ties to the Clinton Global Initiative. Laureate has donated between $1 million and $5 million (donations are reported in ranges, not exact amounts) to the Clinton Foundation. Progressive billionaire George Soros is also a Laureate financial backer." Lot's of articles on this. Just google Bill Clinton 16 million

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