Transcript - Interview: Jamie Little of Fox Sports With Donald Trump at the Daytona 500 - February 16, 2020 | Factba.se

Jamie Little

00:00:00 - 00:00:08 (8 sec)

Thank you Chris. Well, Mr. President, of all the events that you can attend, why did you decide to come here today to the great American race?

Donald Trump

00:00:08 - 00:00:28 (20 sec)

It really is the great American race, and I look at this as almost a patriotism kind of thing. It's incredible. The people are incredible. We love the area. We love the state, and it's a very exciting. You know, I've been here four times before, as a civilian, and now I'm in a different capacity. We love NASCAR and we love the people of NASCAR.

Jamie Little

00:00:28 - 00:00:35 (7 sec)

And you mentioned you have been here before, the last time though back in 2001. So what is it about NASCAR that you enjoy personally?

Donald Trump

00:00:35 - 00:00:50 (15 sec)

I think it's really the bravery of these people. I mean, these are very -- you know -- they do all the safety things, and everything, but it's -- it takes great courage. It's the speed. It's really the technology. You look at what's happened just over the last 10 years with the cars. I love to see it. I love to watch it.

Jamie Little

00:00:50 - 00:00:56 (6 sec)

Okay. So, inquiring minds want to know: as the President, are you allowed to drive your own car?

Donald Trump

00:00:56 - 00:01:03 (7 sec)

Well, you know, I'm not. But I think I've gonna reall -- right now. If I can, I'm going to hop into one of these cars and I'm going to get into this race if possible.

Jamie Little

00:01:03 - 00:01:05 (2 sec)

All right. You're here -- heard it here for you. I love the idea. Thank you for being here enjoy your time.

Donald Trump

00:01:05 - 00:01:06 (2 sec)

I love the idea. Yeah, I love the idea.

Jamie Little

00:01:06 - 00:01:08 (2 sec)

Thank you for being here. Enjoy your time.

Donald Trump

00:01:08 - 00:01:09 (1 sec)

Thank you. Great honor.

Donald Trump

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