Former Mayor Michael Bloomberg ripped into Donald Trump on Tuesday in an unprecedented prime-time speech at the Democratic National Convention, calling him a dangerous “demagogue,” reckless hypocrite and — in the worst put-down one billionaire can hurl at another — a failed businessman.
In his most extensive remarks to date on the man who once described him as a “friend,” Bloomberg blasted Trump for his “well-documented record of bankruptcies,” numerous lawsuits and history of hiring undocumented immigrants – despite promises to build a wall to keep them out. “Trump says he wants to run the nation like he’s run his business. God help us,” Bloomberg said, to huge cheers from the crowd. He added, “I’m a New Yorker. And I know a con when I see one.”
Watch: Michael Bloomberg FULL Speech DNC Convention Takes On Donald Trump – 7/27/16
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