Apologies, Oustings, and Ads; Trump's Big Week of Campaign Shake Ups

Abigail Robertson
08-19-2016

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***CBN News Reporter Abigail Robertson spoke with distinguished Emeritus professor Charles Dunn about what he thinks about the recent shakeups in the Trump campaign. Click play above to watch the interview.***

It has been a big week of shake ups for Donald Trump's campaign. 

At a rally in North Carolina, the candidate gave the crowd a surprising apology for some of his comments. 

"Sometimes, in the heat of debate and speaking on a multitude of issues, you don't choose the right words, or you say the wrong thing. I have done that. And believe it or not, I regret it," said Trump. "While sometimes, I can be too honest, Hillary Clinton is the exact opposite. She never tells the truth. One lie after another, and getting worse with each passing day."

Regent University distinguished professor emeritus Charles Dunn says this is a good first effort by Donald Trump at turning his image around.

"He has to turn right now, and present an authentic Donald trump who actually has an air of humility about him," Dunn said. "I would say this is a first good effort at trying to do that." 

Dunn thinks if Trump sticks to speaking about issues like the economy, terrorism, and the corruption surrounding Hillary Clinton, he will win in November.

"The American people have their mind made up about Hillary. Her numbers are not changing. The unfavorability ratings for her have been low from the beginning, they're going to continue to remain low," Dunn told CBN News. 
 
The morning after Trump's apology speech, news broke that his campaign chairman and chief strategist Paul Manafort is out.

The Republican nominee confirmed Manafort's resignation in a statement Friday.

"This morning Paul Manafort offered, and I accepted, his resignation from the campaign," Trump said. "I am very appreciative for his great work in helping to get us where we are today; and, in particular his work guiding us through the delegate and convention process. Paul is a true professional and I wish him the greatest success."

According to sources within Trump's campaign, Manafort is leaving on good terms and will remain an outside confidant.

The Washington Post reports that Manafort's departure was expected because of efforts to reshuffle Trump's campaign staff earlier this week, with Breitbart executive, Stephen K. Bannon being CEO and pollster Kellyanne Conway assuming the role of campaign manager.

Manafort recently came under fire for his ties to pro-Russian Ukrainian politicians and oligarchs.

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Abigail
Robertson

Abigail Robertson serves as the White House Correspondent for CBN News, where she has worked since 2015. As a reporter, Abigail covers stories from a Christian perspective on American politics and the news of the day. Before her role at the White House, Abigail covered Capitol Hill, where she interviewed notable lawmakers such as Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and former Speaker of the House Paul Ryan. During her time on the Hill, Abigail loved highlighting how God is moving in the House and Senate by covering different ministries on Capitol Hill and sharing lawmakers’ testimonies and
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