Donald Trump hired actors for $50 each to pad out the ranks of supporters at his presidential campaign launch, it has been claimed. The multi-billionaire - who boasted 'I'm really rich' during his speech - allegedly put a tiny portion of his vast wealth to use making sure the atrium of his Trump Tower launch venue was at capacity. According to claims published Tuesday, a New York-based talent company was hired by the Trump campaign to recruit actors for the glitzy event. At the launch event yesterday, where Trump made his pitch to 'bring back' the American dream, he was enthusiastically greeted by scores of supporters wearing Trump-branded T-shirts and waving placards.Donald Trump launched his presidential campaign in New York on TuesdayClaims soon emerged that some supporters were actually paid $50 a pop to attendSources confirmed that at least one professional actor was paidTalent agency Extra Mile NYC allegedly provided bodies for the eventAgency refused to comment and Trump campaign denies the claims
In the build-up to his announcement, the crowds were led by _ staffers in chants of 'We Want Trump!'.