With Donald Trump catching up with Hillary Clinton in the latest public opinion polls, a close aide of the Republican candidate is predicting victory in November 8 election.
“I am expecting a big turnout. Donald Trump is just a few feet away from the White House,” Pakistani American businessman Sajid Tarar, who leads an interfaith coalition for the Republican candidate, says.
Tarar spoke as news of another FBI probe into Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton’s private emails broke out.
The new emails have been reportedly found on the laptop of former Democratic Congressman Anthony Weiner, husband of Huma Abedin, who is currently vice chairwoman of Clinton’s 2016 election campaign. She was previously traveling chief of staff for Clinton during her tenure as secretary of state.
Trump and his Republican supporters have welcomed the news of a fresh probe after FBI Director James Comey informed Capitol Hill of the new investigation.
The Clinton campaign has criticized the development just days away from November 8 election, and demanded an immediate full clarity on the issue for the public.
“Look at the polls, even the liberal media is admitting he (Trump) is inches away,” Tarar, who spoke at the Republican National Convention earlier this summer, said.
Trump, faced with his own set of challenges – particularly revelations by women about sexual advances toward them in the past – appeared to be recovering from poll slumps even before the development related to new investigation into Clinton’s use of private email server.
On Saturday, an ABC/Washington Post poll disclosed that Clinton’s lead over Trump had shrunk down to just two points – a big difference from almost double digit lead she had over her Republican rival last week.
But Tarar said the women, who alleged Trump of misconduct, had presented no evidence or proof to support their claims.
A Maryland-based businessman and a law graduate, Tarar was also asked about Trump’s suggestion of a blanket ban on entry of Muslims to the United States – a notion politicians and experts say would contravene U.S. Constitution.
“He has revisited his policies several times. During the third debate, when he was asked (about the issue) he said his policy is limited to extreme vetting.”
“And that’s what the plan is. I think it is workable. We want to know the objectives of somebody coming within our borders. We should not admit people coming here with malice intention.”
So, if elected, will Trump follow the U.S. Constitution, which guarantees protection of rights and liberties of all citizens irrespective of their faith or religion?
“No doubt in my mind. Islam is the second biggest religion with 1.6 billion people living in the world, and America stands for freedom of religion.”
Tarar, who was with Trump during his recent speech in Gettysburg, said he will be joining the Republican candidate in Florida as in the final stages of the campaign.
