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Calm down, everyone; Donald Trump’s not a misogynist — he’s just been trying to keep us all entertained.
The GOP presidential candidate — whose comments about women’s looks have caused many a jaw to drop and mind to boggle — told Las Vegas NBC affiliate KSNV that many of those comments were in the name of entertainment.
“You have two beautiful daughters past their teenage years, can you understand the concern from parents of younger girls that some of your comments could be hurtful to girls struggling with body image and the pressure to be model perfect?” the station’s Jim Snyder asked the candidate.
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“A lot of that was done for the purpose of entertainment, there’s nobody that has more respect for women than I do,” Trump replied.
Trump has disparaged a wide range of women, including his former political rival Carly Fiorina, the wife of his former political rival Ted Cruz, and of course his arch-nemesis Rosie O’Donnell.
And last week, former Miss Universe contestant Jodie Seal claimed that Trump made disparaging comments about women in the beauty pageant.
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But despite a seemingly pathological drive to knock women for their looks, Trump says that he’s done insulting women’s looks — or at least doesn’t plan to insult them quite so much going forward.
“Are you trying to tone it down now?” Snyder asked Trump.
“It’s not a question of trying, it’s very easy,” Trump replied.
37 Hollywood Stars for Donald Trump (Photos)
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Hillary Clinton had far more celebrity supporters than Donald Trump, but his 37 celebrity fans turned out to be the ones who backed the winning candidate. Here are Trump's celebrity fans.
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“I’m not someone who’s saying he’s the best of this group. I’m saying I like this guy" – Jon Voight
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"I'm digging Trump ... My feeling: let the motherf---ing business guy run it like a f---ing business" –Kid Rock
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"I love Trump. How can you not love Trump?" – Willie Robertson
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"OK so, I think I'm ready to admit that I'm going to vote for Donald Trump" – Azealia Banks. (She later changed her mind.
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After Trump won, she said he should “stop snorting coke and wearing spray tan.”
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"I know him personally. I know him professionally. He's a great guy. He's sharp. He's fast. He can change the country after the last eight years" – Gary Busey
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“Trump has sold me -- what more can I say? ... I just think he’s the only one who’s going to turn this country around.” –Loretta Lynn
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"Of course I'm going to vote for Donald Trump. I think he's amazing. I think he'll make a great president" – Teresa Giudice
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"I only want @realDonaldTrump to win so to smite some of my enemies, kill the politically correct, and basically make America great again!" – Tila Tequila
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"I think he's fantastic. I love him. I think he'd make a great president. He's not a politician, and he doesn't care what anybody thinks" – Stephen Baldwin
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“He should be president of the United States ... Let’s try something new. Let’s run America like a business, where no colors matter. Whoever can do the job, gets the job ... I like Trump" -- Mike Tyson
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"This may be what the country needs and Trump ... he’s a guy who won’t put up with B.S. and has what it takes to change how government is run" – Terrell Owens
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"I’ve always wanted to see the person that’s like, ‘Yeah, I’ve made these comments, these are my beliefs, and you know what, if you don’t like it, stick it. I’m not apologizing, I’m not changing ... Donald Trump is that guy" – John Rocker
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"One thing you know about me is, good or bad, I will always tell it like it is. This guy is the Real Deal, and will Make America Great Again" – Jesse James
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“I love Donald, and he would make a great president ... Number one, he tells the truth. Number two, he’s been where most of these guys want to be, in terms of riding on his own plane." – Wayne Newton
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"Does Donald do everything right? No. The people that hate him, hate him, but people like him because he says things that resonate with what they think ... If I were to vote tomorrow, I'd probably vote for Trump" – Mike Ditka
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"I think he's going to win ... Yes, of course I'm going to vote for him. He's going to run the country as a business. He's going to negotiate. And he knows how to make decisions" – Ivana Trump
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"He is the party. He is the heart and soul of the party” – Ann Coulter
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"[Trump] has been a great friend for many years. We don't need another politician, we need a businessman like Mr. Trump! Trump 2016" – Dennis Rodman
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"I don't want to be in the ring with any candidates, I want to be Trump's running mate." – Hulk Hogan
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"I wish Donald the best. He's a fabulous guy. I hope he goes all the way ... Donald, all he cares about is our country and keeping our country safe. That's what it comes down to" – Lou Ferrigno
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“John Wayne would be very proud of you right now, I think." – Aissa Wayne (The Duke's daughter)
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"Donald Trump should be given the Medal of Freedom for speaking his mind in such a bold, honest and straight-forward manner" – Ted Nugent
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“He speaks like I speak, he communicates with people very well ... We need somebody to relentlessly, relentlessly attack Hillary. It’s the only way we’re going to win. I’m trying to be a classy guy, but to win elections nowadays, the Democrats and liberals attack viciously” – Scott Baio
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"HELLO BOYS! this is my formal endorsement of @realDonaldTrump & I'm a woman!" – Kirstie Alley (She later changed her mind and decided not to endorse anyone.)
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After Trump's win, Alley posted: "CONGRATULATIONS PRESIDENT TRUMP! @realDonaldTrump against all odds ..against the establishment and even against most from the GOP..U did it!"
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“Does America want to have a president who FOLLOWS or someone who leads? I vote For @realdonaldtrump” – Aaron Carter. (He later changed his mind.)
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"I'm here" -- former New York Yankee star Paul O'Neill
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"On my way to the @realDonaldTrump rally. Let's make America great again!!!" -- Buffalo Bills guard Ritchie Incognito
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“Everyone is calling him a racist. He just wants people to come into this country legally and fill out the proper paperwork. That’s how I’m viewing it” -- former Yankee outfielder Johnny Damon
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"Having secure borders, protecting our citizens — none of this is hateful. This is the responsibility of the government, and it's the right thing to do. Donald Trump will get it done and put us back on the right track." -- Antonio Sabato Jr.
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“Every critic, every detractor, will have to bow down to President Trump” -- Omarosa Manigault
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"We are moving in, Mr. Trump... If you need anyone to take out the squatters, got your back, Bronx style. #Trump2016" -- Stacey Dash
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““What you see is what you get. He has no filter... I knew him before Celebrity Apprentice, privately in clubs and in social situations. He’s the same guy. Some people like it, some people don’t. But he is the same guy. I’m not going to say if I think that’s good or bad” -- Gene Simmons
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“And we need a Donald Trump, and I only know one, so that’s the only son of a bitch we know is Donald Trump.” -- coach Bobby Knight
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"And let's be honest folks, we need somebody who believes in this country, we need somebody who's proud of this country and who will fight for this country." -- UFC president Dana White
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"If I could only tell you one thing about him, it's that he's probably the hardest working individual I've ever met." -- golfer Natalie Gulbis
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"I shocked my staff today ... I said, 'You know what? As far as the Republicans are concerned, I hope Trump wins on the Republican side" – Jesse Ventura. (Though he wanted Trump to be nominated, he supports Libertarian Gary Johnson in the general election.)
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If you enjoyed this list, check out these 167 Hollywood Stars Who Supported Hillary Clinton...
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...and this rundown of 5 Hollywood Stars Who Dumped Trump.
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