Donald Trump press conference as it happened: 'We are going to build a wall, Mexico will reimburse'

‘We are going to build a wall’

“We are going to build a wall,” said Donald Trump. He added that Mexico will reimburse the United States and negotiations will start soon. He also said that he respects the government and people of Mexico.

Obamacare is a complete and total disaster. Will repeal and replace Obamacare: Donald Trump

Donald Trump is going to donate profits from foreign payments at his hotels to the United States Treasury, announced his lawyer.

“I could run the Trump Organisation (great great company) and the country at the same time.”

“I was offered $2 million to do a deal in Dubai. I turned it down.”

‘Much hacking going on’ 

Donald Trump said he will consult some of the greatest ‘computer minds’ and put together a defence. On intelligence report he said it is fake news and it “totally didn’t happen”. He said if Vladimir Putin likes Donald Trump then it is an asset not a liability. 

Twitter reactions

‘Greatest job producer’

Donald Trump says he will be the greatest job producer that God ever created.

Trump addresses the press 

Donald Trump said that he has great respect for the press. He further added that there will be big announcement in the next few days. 

Mike Pence addresses the press 

Mike Pence said he will honoured to stand shoulder to shoulder with Donald Trump. His energy has inspired many. “With freedom comes responsibility,” said Pence and alleged media bias. He said that the president-elect will talk about his team that will serve the United States.

Trump’s press conference

Hours before the press conference, Donald Trump, in a series of tweets, said that he has no deals with Russia and it is all fake news.