Bloomberg rips Trump with brutal DNC speech: 'The richest thing about Donald Trump is his hypocrisy'
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The former New York City mayor, ranked by Forbes as the eighth-richest man in the world, began his address by acknowledging he was an "outsider" who would be delivering an "unconventional convention speech."
"I've been a Democrat. I've been a Republican. And I eventually became an independent because I don't believe either party has a monopoly on good ideas or good leadership," he said at the start of his speech, earning some boos shortly after for offering minor critiques of Democrats.
Bloomberg quickly, however, focused his attention on Trump, whom he called a "dangerous demagogue."
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"I built a business and I didn't start it with a million dollar check from my father," the billionaire said, in reference to the money Trump's father loaned him to start his first business.
Bloomberg, the fellow New York businessman who almost threw his hat in the ring for the presidency in 2016, slammed Trump's business practices and argued they would be dangerous to the US economy.
"Trump says he wants to run our nation like he runs his business? God help us," Bloomberg said to thunderous agreement from the crowd. "I'm a New Yorker and I know a con when I see one."
He added: "The richest thing about Donald Trump is his hypocrisy."
Bloomberg said he understood the "appeal of a businessman" as president, but contended Trump would "make it harder for small businesses to compete" and would "do damage to our economy."
"Trump is a risky, reckless and radical choice and we can't afford to make that choice," he said.
Bloomberg didn't quite offer Clinton a ringing endorsement, openly admitting he disagreed with her on a number of issues, but said she was the "responsible choice in this election" and a "sane," "competent" candidate.
"Hillary Clinton understands this isn't reality television. This is reality," he said. "She understands the job of president. It involves finding solutions, not pointing fingers."
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