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Aide: Trump's role will be 'unique and interesting' at convention
Donald Trump consigliere Michael Cohen said Friday that the real estate mogul and reality television star will play a "unique and interesting" role at the Republican National Convention later this month in Tampa.
"I can say he will be playing a major role and was happy to honor Gov. Romney’s request to participate in the Tampa convention," Cohen said in an email. "Mr. Trump’s role will be something unique and interesting that will be memorable for the convention-goers as well as those across the nation watching from home."
Trump tweeted last Friday that he had turned down an offer to speak at the convention, and his name did not appear on the first wave of convention speakers released by the Republican National Committee. Among those tabbed to speak: Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), Gov. Nikki Haley of South Carolina, Gov. Susana Martinez of New Mexico and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.
As we told the
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 10, 2012@nydailynews, I was asked to speak at the RNC but said no, because I will be doing something much bigger--just watch!
The evening before the convention kicks off, Trump will be honored as the "Statesman of the Year" by the Republican Party of Sarasota County, Fla., at a dinner event.
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