Presidential candidate Donald Trump continued his tough talk in a speech Tuesday evening to over 2,500 supporters here. The New York real estate mogul discussed the news that China had devalued its currency, the result of which, he said, is to "suck the blood out of the United States.” Trump told the crowd his friend and businessman Carl Icahn, whom he called a “brilliant negotiator," is ready to jump in to trade negotiations with China and Japan.
Experts and investors worry that the currency devaluation might make it harder for the Chinese to buy goods from Western companies.
Trump received several standing ovations, including when he repeated his call to “build a wall,” referencing his stance on illegal immigration and the United States’ relationship with Mexico.
Speaking to reporters before his speech, the front-running GOP presidential candidate said he plans to roll out specific policy ideas in the next two weeks but would not say which proposal would be coming first.
Attacking his critics, Trump expressed his delight at seeing Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., and former Texas Gov. Rick Perry slumping in the polls. Trump also pointed in his speech to Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., who Monday called The Donald a “fake conservative.”
His message? "Rand, I've had you up to here," Trump said, while raising his hand in the air shortly below his chin.
