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Donald Trump Says He Can Buy Politicians, None of His Rivals Disagree Lee Fang Aug. 7 2015, 8:15 a.m. Trump was asked about something he said in a previous interview: “When you give, they do whatever the hell you want them to do.” “You’d better believe it,” Trump said. “If I ask them, if I need them, you know, most of the people on this stage I’ve given to, just so you understand, a lot of money.” The only complaints came from two candidates who yelled that they had received no Trump money. As Trump continued to talk, he was interrupted by Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., complaining that Trump instead gave campaign contributions to Rubio’s Democratic opponent. “I hope you will give to me,” said Gov. John Kasich of Ohio. “Sounds good. Sounds good to me, governor,” said Trump. Without missing a beat, the real estate tycoon continued: “I was a businessman. I give to everybody. When they call, I give. And you know what? When I need something from them, two years later, three years later, I call them, and they are there for me.” He added, “And that’s a broken system.” theintercept.com 13 months later, we now know that Hillary can be added to the list of rivals who won't disagree with him.