Donald Trump actually said...

"I don't think -- and I have to go check. I don't think they even paid any money to that tabloid, OK? I don't think we made a payment to that tabloid."

"Number one, they say it's not a campaign finance violation. Number two, or it's not even under campaign finance. Number two, if it was, it's not even a violation. Number three, it's a civil matter. ..."

"He's a Liar"

"It wasn't a campaign contribution. If it were, it's only civil."