Just don't ask Grimm about his time behind bars for tax fraud. In an interview, Grimm suggested that Donovan dangled the possibility of a presidential pardon should he abandon his primary challenge. As in other Republican primary contests this year, the New York candidates have sparred over the strength of their loyalty to the Republican president. Grimm's campaign released a new TV ad on Friday that says: "Every time it mattered, Dan Donovan voted against President Trump." Grimm, who says he maintains connections in the White House, recommends that Trump stay out of Staten Island.

Source: ABC News June 02, 2018 13:23 UTC