Donald Trump’s campaign manager is pushing back on allegations that the Republican presidential nominee’s businesses violated the embargo on Cuba in 1998.
{mosads}In an appearance on ABC’s “The View,” campaign manager Kellyanne Conway was pressed about the report, with one interviewer suggesting that the actions could be treasonous.
“No, they’re not treasonous,” Conway responded with a laugh.
The Newsweek report alleges that Trump’s hotel company spent $68,000 in the country during a trip to explore possible investment opportunities and that the money was funneled through an investment firm to make it appear legal.
Conway admitted, based on her understanding of the report, that the company spent money in Cuba. But she noted that Trump has been “very critical” of the country and the Castro regime.
She also noted that Trump decided not to expand his business to Cuba as a result of the 1998 trip.
“But again, we’re talking about did his hotel invest money in 1998 in Cuba? No,” she said.
Conway instead pointed to foreign donors who contributed to the family foundation of Trump’s Democratic rival, Hillary Clinton, while she was secretary of State.