Donald Trump dismisses critics and vows unity

Having cemented a remarkable triumph as his party’s presumptive nominee Donald Trump, the billionaire businessman, vowed to unite the splintered Republican party, even as he was bitingly dismissive of members who have been critical of his campaign.

“Those people can go away and maybe come back in eight years after we served two terms,” he said. “Honestly, there are some people I really don’t want.”

Trump’s challenge in uniting Republicans is clear. Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell issued a frosty statement saying he had committed to backing the Republican nominee and noting Trump’s “obligation” to bring the party together.