Trump praised both Mexico and China for their tough trade negotiations, saying, “Everybody is taking advantage of us because we don’t have the right leadership.
“I will be the greatest jobs president God ever created,” Trump added. “I will take jobs back from China, I will take jobs back from Mexico.”
Before the speech, Trump complained about its location, saying the standing-room-only luncheon for more than 300 people could have been even larger, with 2,000 people on a waiting list. The City Club resisted Trump’s call for it to be moved from its usual location at Maggiano’s.
Roosevelt University Professor Paul Green, acting as the master of ceremonies, said there were about 5,000 requests for tickets, which he called “the greatest demand” for a City Club luncheon.
“Why didn’t you just pick a larger place?” Trump countered. “You would’ve made a fortune.”