Signs GOP loyalty pledge, rules out independent bid

At Trump Tower, Trump signed the RNC pledge promising to support the Republican nominee and not run as an independent, saying the party had treated him fairly and he felt no pressure to sign.

“The best way for the Republicans to win is if I win the nomination and go directly against whoever they happen to put up. And for that reason, I have signed the pledge.” — Trump Tower press conference on Sept. 3, 2015 announcing he signed the GOP loyalty pledge and ruled out an independent run Quote verified against source