Donald Trump's brand is to finish first, but he finished second to Ted Cruz and almost fell into third behind Marco Rubio in the Republican Iowa caucuses. Trump took to Twitter Tuesday to explain that it was a "strong second" considering he "spent very little there." Is Trump saying he did not really try his best?
And for good measure, Trump blames the media for not covering "my long-shot great finish in Iowa fairly." He promises to say more about this "unfair treatment" by the media at a Tuesday ray in New Hampshire.
The Don's tweets:
My experience in Iowa was a great one. I started out with all of the experts saying I couldn't do well there and ended up in 2nd place. Nice
-- Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 2, 2016
Because I was told I could not do well in Iowa, I spent very little there - a fraction of Cruz & Rubio. Came in a strong second. Great honor
-- Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 2, 2016
The media has not covered my long-shot great finish in Iowa fairly. Brought in record voters and got second highest vote total in history!
-- Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 2, 2016
I will be talking about my wonderful experience in Iowa and the simultaneous unfair treatment by the media-later in New Hampshire. Big crowd
-- Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 2, 2016
I don't believe I have been given any credit by the voters for self-funding my campaign, the only one. I will keep doing, but not worth it!
-- Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 2, 2016
