Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush denied late Thursday that he called real estate mogul Donald Trump an “asshole” in a conversation with a Republican donor.
Prior to the Fox News presidential primary debate, Politico reported on the alleged, uncensored conversation between Bush and the unidentified donor. The publication cited anonymous sources close to Bush who said the former governor called Trump a “clown,” a “buffoon,” and an “asshole.”
Fox anchor Megyn Kelly asked Bush, who was standing next to Trump on the debate stage, whether that report was true.
“No, it’s not true. But I have said Mr. Trump’s language is divisive,” he responded.
