Claim:
Donald Trump stated in November 2016 that a candidate under federal investigation “has no right to be running” and that it would be “virtually impossible” for a president under indictment to govern.
Reasoning:
The claim refers to multiple statements made by Trump during his 2016 presidential campaign. On November 3, 2016, at a rally in Concord, North Carolina, Trump stated, “If she were to win, it would create an unprecedented Constitutional crisis that would cripple the operations of our government.” He continued, “She is likely to be under investigation for many years, and also it will probably end up – in my opinion – in a criminal trial. I mean, you take a look. Who knows? But it certainly looks that way.” Trump also said, “She has no right to be running, you know that. No right.”
On November 5, 2016, at a rally in Denver, Trump stated that as “the prime suspect in a far-reaching criminal investigation,” Hillary Clinton’s controversies would make it “virtually impossible for her to govern.”
These statements were made in reference to the October 28, 2016, announcement by FBI Director James Comey that the FBI had reopened its investigation into Clinton’s use of a private email server.
Fact or Fiction?
Fact. The paraphrased statements accurately reflect Trump’s rhetoric during his 2016 campaign rallies. He did state that a candidate under federal investigation “has no right to be running” and suggested it would be “virtually impossible” for a president under indictment to govern. The specific quotes used in the claim were reported accurately based on Trump’s speeches in November 2016.
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