[Genoa]

He was just saying 10 was a reasonable rate. But he is still for letting states make the call. Things said in interviews must be viewed in context.

[Jane Long]

He was just saying 10 was a reasonable rate. But he is still for letting states make the call. Things said in interviews must be viewed in context.

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Thank you, Genoa.

[riverdawg]

That’s how I heard it, too.

[Kevin C]

Things said in interviews must be viewed in context.

"Asked to clarify his position at a press conference on Wednesday morning in Doral, Florida, Trump said once again that the federal minimum wage should be raised to "at least $10" but that "states should really call the shots.""

[Reno89519]

He stated it perfectly. $10 sounds reasonable, let the states decide. As others note, this takes the issue off the table and does not create an unnecessary distraction and may be inviting to Sanders supporters.

Besides, it is ridiculous to say end the minimum wage. That will never happen and is political suicide to suggest. Trump and I hope all of us want him to win the election. Minimum wage is here to stay and is going to go up. Trump gave a reasonable answer. Would some NeverTrumpers prefer Clinton imposing it from the federal level say with a $15 minimum wage?! And, remember clearly, Trump has hired/fired people, he knows what it takes to make payroll. He's not just playing with other people's money.

[Lazamataz]

I view this as a brilliant weaselout. He didn't commit to a Federal Minimum Wage at this level; he said let the states decide.

I don't think HClinton will let him get away with a statement like this at a debate, but this will do for now.