"I am now ready to fight the Viet Cong. The whole reason we lost that war was because I was not old enough to lead our armed forces as President of the United States," stated Trump.
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Donald Trump speaking at the 2015 CPAC in Maryland on 2.27.2015.
(Photo: Gage Skidmore)
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The surly presidential candidate either could not hear the question about his deferments during the Vietnam War, or ignored it.
"You're going to see how I can beat the Viet Cong very easily and within a couple of weeks. Vote Trump," said Trump.