(NewsNation) — President Donald Trump called himself “a great unifier” during a NewsNation town hall Wednesday, pointing to his electoral success among Hispanic voters and other demographics traditionally less supportive of Republican candidates as evidence of his broad appeal.
“I think I will be a great unifier. That’s what I want to be, and it’s very important to me,” Trump told NewsNation’s Chris Cuomo when asked what he needs to do to be remembered as someone who could bring the country together.
Trump, who recently completed his first 100 days of his second term, cited his performance in border states and Florida as proof of his unifying capabilities.
“I got the highest Hispanic vote, maybe, I think, ever for a Republican candidate,” Trump said. “I won every single border state, and it was all Hispanic vote.”
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While acknowledging the importance of unity, Trump emphasized his priority is addressing what he sees as critical national challenges.
“What I have to do is save the country. The country was going down the tubes,” he said, specifically highlighting border security concerns.
The interview was part of a NewsNation special reviewing Trump’s first 100 days in office, featuring analysts Bill O’Reilly, Stephen A. Smith and others discussing the administration’s accomplishments and challenges.
During the exchange, Cuomo referenced reaching out to Trump following the assassination attempt against him during the campaign, noting that American presidents considered historically great have typically been seen as unifiers.
