Trump invites Bill Clinton’s ex-mistress at Monday’s debate

Their “guests” are expected to square off at the first U.S. presidential debate on Monday. Both camps invite the most uncomfortable guest to each other to get the upper hand.

Hillary Clinton’s camp said on Friday that it would place Mark Cuban, a billionaire venture capitalist and owner of the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks and also a vicious Trump-hater. He has publicly endorsed Clinton and criticized Trump, warning, “Stocks could crash 20% if Trump becomes US President.” He told ABC on Friday, “I think he is not qualified to become a president, but there is much to be excited about.”

In response, Trump invited Gennifer Flowers, 66, who had an inappropriate relationship with Bill Clinton when he was Arkansas governor. The night club part-time singer and temporary worker at the Arkansas state government was the first to open the chapter of Bill Clinton’s “Zipper Gate,” followed by Monica Lewinski and Paula Jones. Though Clinton denied his relationship with Flowers in the 1992 presidential election, he eventually admitted this after election. Flowers told the New York Times on Saturday that she would attend the debate.

The Commission on Presidential Debates, which organizes the debate, might limit the attendance of some guests, as even former mistress of a candidate’s husband is expected to appear on the debate.

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