President Donald Trump has dismissed the allegations made in former Vice President Kamala Harris’ new book that he privately praised her during their concession phone call. Speaking on an exclusive interview with Fox News’ senior White House correspondent Peter Doocy, Trump categorically denied the claims, insisting that while he was cordial to Harris, he never used the specific phrase ‘tough, smart customer.’ “I didn’t call her that, that I know of, but I was nice to her,” Trump told Doocy, co-host of the show’s debut episode, “The Sunday Briefing.”
The interview, which was also the host of the show’s debut, delved into the controversial excerpt from Harris’ book, which is featured in a New York Times review. The article claimed that Harris said she urged Trump to help bring the country together but felt the effort was a ‘lost cause.’ The review of the book also included Trump’s alleged remarks, which he did not confirm. According to the Times, the review cited Trump’s alleged words: