Sanders Rejects Trump’s ‘Help’ in Race for Democratic Nomination, Accuses Him of Trying to ‘Steal’ Media Attention

In recent weeks, President Donald Trump has sent out several tweets accusing the Democratic National Committee (DNC) of trying to rig the presidential primary to prevent Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) from winning the nomination.

In an interview on ABC News’ “This Week,” on Sunday, host George Stephanopolous suggested that Trump was trying to help Sanders win the nomination. He noted that Republican operatives were pushing Republican voters to participate in South Carolina’s open primary and vote for Sanders.

Sanders said he does not want help from the president in the primary contest, “I don’t accept his help. I’m going to do everything I can to defeat 👤Donald Trump.”

Watch the interview below:

Additionally, Sanders slammed Trump’s decision to hold a rally in South Carolina on Friday even though there was not a Republican primary taking place in that state.

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