Trump pre-empted his own big Friday morning announcement -- the endorsement of former Republican presidential candidate Dr. Ben Carson. Civility, For a Change - No talk of “hand size” (or other inappropriate comparisons), just a discussion on Social Security, the economy, free trade and taxes. Tapper gave Trump a chance to clarify comments he has made that “Islam hates us.”

“Did you mean all 1.6 billion Muslims?” Tapper asked. “I mean a lot of them,” Trump replied. “I think that whoever gets the most delegates should win," Trump said about the current bar to win the nomination outright -- getting a majority of the delegates, 1,237. Trump was asked about the recent violence at his campaign events and if he had done anything to “encourage this kind of violence.” Trump replied, “I hope not.”