Bill Kristol Teases ‘Impressive’ Third-Party Candidate; Trump Responds: ‘Dummy’ and ‘Loser’

On Twitter Sunday afternoon Bill Kristol courted mockery and scorn from GOP presumptive nominee Donald Trump when he teased the imminent announcement of an “independent candidate — an impressive one, with a strong team and a real chance.”

Just a heads up over this holiday weekend: There will be an independent candidate–an impressive one, with a strong team and a real chance.

— Bill Kristol (@BillKristol) May 29, 2016

The Weekly Standard editor has been leading the charge in recent weeks for an independent conservative to challenge Trump in the general election.

Trump responded in characteristic fashion, lashing out at Krisol as a “dummy” and a “loser.” He also echoed his campaign manager Corey Lewandowski who said on Fox Sunday that if a third-party candidate entered the race, it would spell the end of the Second Amendment, because a Democrat would make new appointments to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Bill Kristol has been wrong for 2yrs-an embarrassed loser, but if the GOP can’t control their own, then they are not a party. Be tough, R’s!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 29, 2016

The Republican Party has to be smart & strong if it wants to win in November. Can’t allow lightweights to set up a spoiler Indie candidate!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 29, 2016

If dummy Bill Kristol actually does get a spoiler to run as an Independent, say good bye to the Supreme Court!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 29, 2016

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