Donald Trump Jr. speaks at the Republican Convention Friday night. Listening are Rep. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, left, U.S. Senate candidate Matt Rosendale, center and Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, right. (Jonathan McNiven photo)
Donald Trump Jr. speaks at the Republican Convention Friday night. Listening are Rep. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, left, U.S. Senate candidate Matt Rosendale, center and Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, right. (Jonathan McNiven photo)
Originally published in the 6/29/18 print edition of Yellowstone County News .
BILLINGS — In an exclusive interview, Donald Trump Jr. offered Yellowstone County News one of only two interviews as he arrived in Billings to headline the Montana Republican Party Convention dinner Friday evening in high spirits to support Republicans on the ticket, including current State Auditor Matt Rosendale who is running for the U.S. Senate.
President Donald J. Trump won over Montana voters in easy fashion in 2016, and Trump Jr., his son, is encouraged at the general election makeup this year.
With security detail outside the hotel room, Don Jr. allowed few visitors in preparation for his headline speech to Montana Republicans.
“Just because Donald Trump is not on the ticket, doesn’t mean that Trump is on the ticket,” said Trump Jr. to the Yellowstone County News and about 300 attendees Friday evening. All of his policies and all the great accomplishments are on the ticket. There is a lot at stake as Don Jr. rolled off the tip of his tongue many instances that Senator Tester is out of line and out of touch with Montana values and character.
The number one example Don Jr. used was the recent attack that Sen. Tester used against Ronnie L. Jackson, an Admiral in the navy, with unsubstantiated claims. “What Tester did, regarding Ronnie Jackson, was so contrary to what the people and voters of Montana would want because it’s a character flaw.”
“That is disgusting, despicable and he faced no consequences.” Don Jr. indicated that Montana has a chance to voice its disdain for Tester this ... Read full story online by subscribing here or in buy a print edition over the counter.
