President Donald Trump accused the Associated Press of misconstruing his comments in a headline about whether he will accept blame if the Republican party loses seats in the 2018 midterm elections, in a Wednesday morning tweet.
AP headline was very different from my quote and meaning in the story. They just can’t help themselves. FAKE NEWS!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 17, 2018
Trump granted an interview to the AP Tuesday in which he was asked whether he would share any responsibility in a potential Republican loss of control of the House of Representatives after the upcoming 2018 midterm elections.
NASHVILLE, TN – MAY 29: (L to R) U.S. President Donald Trump looks on Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), who is running for U.S. Senate, speaks during a rally at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium, May 29, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. Earlier in the day, President Trump held a fundraising event in support Blackburn, who is running against two-term former Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen, a Democrat. They are competing for the Senate seat currently held by Sen. Bob Corker (R-TN), who declined to run for a third term. Recent polling indicates a close race between Blackburn and Bredesen. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
“No, I think I’m helping people. Look, I’m 48 and 1 in the primaries, and actually it’s much higher than that because I endorsed a lot of people that were successful that people don’t even talk about.” (RELATED: Trump Doubles Down On His Support For Combat Vet And Businessman John James)
WASHINGTON, DC – OCTOBER 15: U.S. President Donald Trump (L) and first lady Melania Trump (R) return to the White House from Florida and Georgia on October 15, 2018 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Donald Trump visited areas in Florida and Georgia that were affected by Hurricane Michael. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
The AP interpreted Trump’s comments with the headline: “Trump Tells AP he won’t accept blame if GOP loses House.”