Steve Forbes Backs Republican Nominee, Even If It’s Trump - PART 1

Even if media mogul Steve Forbes doesn’t agree with everything GOP frontrunner Donald Trump stands for, he will endorse the candidate if he were to be nominated this week at the Republican National Convention. That is what he told Kitco News on the sidelines of this year’s Freedom Fest in Las Vegas. “In terms of Donald Trump, I didn’t endorse anyone during the political process but I did say I would endorse the Republican nominee; he’s going to be the Republican nominee, so I back the Republican nominee,” he told Daniela Cambone. Forbes added that Trump’s recent VP pick Mike Pence is positive for the billionaire’s campaign. “It demonstrates to doubters and undecided voters that maybe we can take a chance on Trump, he’s capable of making good choices.” One topic Forbes sees eye to eye with Trump is on the Federal Reserve. “There’s a recognition that what the Federal Reserve has done, which I think Trump recognizes, has been harmful to the economy,” he said. “I think he recognizes that the Federal Reserve is a huge problem, we got to have a stable dollar so it could go in the next few years in the right direction.” (show less)

Even if media mogul Steve Forbes doesn’t agree with everything GOP frontrunner Donald Trump stands for, he will endorse the candidate if he were to be nominated this week at the Republican National Convention. That is what he told Kitco News on the sidelines of this year’s Freedom Fest in Las Vegas. “In terms of Donald Trump, I didn’t endorse anyone during the political process but I did say I would endorse the Republican nominee; he’s going to be the Republican ... (read more)

Freedom Fest 2016

Freedom Fest 2016
Freedom Fest is an annual conference where over 2000 “free-minded” attendees meet to celebrate freedom and to discuss everything from the current state of the economy to maintaining a free and healthy living. Founded and produced by famed economist Mark Skousen, Freedom Fest has been attracting record crowds for over a decade. Held in Las Vegas, Nevada, the conference attracts the “best and the brightest” to talk, strategize, socialize, and celebrate liberty. Freedom Fest is open to all and is purely egalitarian, where speakers, attendees, and exhibitors are treated as equals. This year’s conference keynote speakers include heavyweight champ George Foreman, Senator Rand Paul, Judge Andrew Napolitano, boxing promoter Don King, media mogul Steve Forbes, and more. Tune in to our coverage from July 13-16 live from Las Vegas.

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