DUP鈥檚 Paisley: I encouraged Trump by email
DUP MP Ian Paisley has revealed he was in regular contact with president-elect Donald Trump during the US election process.
Paisley, son of Sir Ian Paisley, said: 鈥淚 got to know him through business, and I admired the man. I regularly contacted him via email and encouraged him and gave him my views.鈥
Donald Trump defeated opponent Hillary Clinton to become the 45th president of the United States.
鈥淭his was a serious project and the man can do whatever he wants. He wanted to contribute and give something back 鈥 in 30 years from now when this is being taught in history classes 鈥 this will be the year of revolution,鈥 added the North Antrim MP.
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