Trump 'Will Not Accept' If Cruz Endorses Him

ByVERONICA STRACQUALRUSI ABCNews logo
Friday, July 22, 2016
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) delivers a speech on the third day of the Republican National Convention on July 20, 2016 at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio | Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump takes the stage on the third day of the Republican National Convention on July 20 2016 at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Thanking his volunteers in Cleveland a day after the Republican National Convention wrapped, GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump today slammed Ted Cruz's Wednesday night speech and said he "will not accept" if the Texas senator ever decides to endorse him.

"He'll come and endorse over the next little while. It's because he has no choice," Trump said. "But I don't want his endorsement. What difference does it make?"

"Ted, just stay home, relax, enjoy yourself," Trump.

Trump said he reviewed a version of Cruz's speech, which included no endorsement, but allowed him to take the stage anyway Wednesday night.

"Honestly, he may have ruined his political career. I feel so badly," Trump said.

"Because I like Ted, he's fine. Again, don't want his endorsement," Trump said. "If he gives it, I will not accept it, just so you understand."

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