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GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump.
The Republican National Committee is reportedly weighing its options in the event that GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump drops out of the election.
But is Trump dropping out of the race?
Here's what we know…
This morning, ABC News' Jonathan Karl told "Good Morning America" that he's been told senior officials in the party are actively looking into how they'll replace the real estate magnate.
"This is absolutely unprecedented," Karl said. "I am told that RNC chairman Reince Priebus is furious he has had multiple discussions with Trump telling him he needs to drastically change course."
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The reason Priebus issued such a warning has to do with Donald Trump's very public feud with the parents of the late U.S. Army Capt. Humayun Khan in media appearances. Khan, a naturalized citizen and a Muslim, died in 2004 during combat operations in Iraq.
Veterans groups, including the American Legion, the VFW, and the Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA), have rebuked Trump for criticizing Khan's Gold Star parents.
"Election year or not, the VFW will not tolerate anyone berating a Gold Star family member for exercising his or her right of speech or expression," Brian Duffy, leader of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, said in a statement Monday, according to VFW.org.
Is Trump Dropping Out?
Well, if he were, he would have to do so voluntarily.
ABC News reported this morning that there is no mechanism for forcing him to withdraw his nomination.
And to be clear, Trump has likewise not indicated that he is looking to exit the race.
"One Republican legal expert has advised party officials that, for practical reasons, Trump would have to drop out by early September to give the party enough time to choose his replacement and get the next nominee's name on the ballot in enough states to win," reported ABC News.
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It seems to me that some United States citizens have missed the truth of the controversy blown completely out of proportion by the media, political establishment, and Democratic Party strategists. Kahn issue: Donald Trump said that their son was a hero and other complimentary statements about the Khans. Mr. Kahn is a Gold Star parent being used by political strategists during his grief to future their extremely liberal agenda and Mr. Kahn's career choice and alliances are totally contrary to the Republican Platform. Purple Heart Gift issue: The Purple Heart Medal was a gift to Donald Trump from one of the military's OWN. The point is NOT whether Donald Trump earned the GIFT, but rather did he accept the gift with kindness. It is not unusual for recipients of earned medals to give them to a favorite grandson, friend, etc. The recipients did not EARN them, therefore, it was easier to be gifted a Purple Heart Medal than to EARN it. Donald Trump has made it very CLEAR that if he is elected, that he will be a STRONG SUPPORTER of our military, will build their strength, and will HELP our veterans……I assume Donald Trump's stance is why the retired veteran gave him the medal in the first place. The Republican Establishment: they have been an issue from the beginning and the PEOPLE have spoken ,therefore, Donald Trump is the people's choice despite ALL of the ESTABLISHMENT's tricks performed before, during, and after the Republican Convention. We will not have the wool pulled over our eyes. God's speed Mr. Trump!
I wonder if this group is one of the groups of some of the individuals that donated in excess of 40 million to the Hillary Clinton Campaign?
Illuminating article, but Captain Khan died in 2004 NOT 2007…just to be accurate…
I don't have to tell you, unless you still don't understand……The DNC put the family in the DNC convention to exploit the families falling son, to show that the other races don't have to go through pre-screening to enter the US. Just look at the police officer in NY that gave info to ISIS, go figure. And another issue that I guess you have forgotten when Obama released 5 (five) dangerous terrorist for one deserter and left respected citizens in prison. People like yourself, media, and especially CNN, just guessing, back Hillary and could actually be special interest. I have more but if Hillary gets in the White House with four more years of Obama, I can see the US going into a downward spiral, especially sense BREXIT impact on us will hit home…GS.
By the way I am a 100% Disabled Veteran from agent orange in Vietnam and I myself value my opinion. I honor the family for their loss in their son….God Bless America!!!!
Trump has said that this is a lie propagated by the lefty press and that he will never drop out.